Breaking the Chains cover

Seven Thunders

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Dokken

Breaking the Chains (1981)glam metalModerate2:11SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 181 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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81%4 tracks · 2,552 notes · E minor · 181 BPM· 2:11Recommended
Verse I
Pre Chorus
Chorus
Verse II
Pre Chorus
Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:11

About this song

Seven Thunders by Dokken is in E minor (estimated), around 181 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:11 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.01 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.91 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.05 notes/sec

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Verse · Solo
Chorus

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About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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