Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)

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Don Felder

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Key: E minorestTempo: 112 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%5 tracks · 3,902 notes · E minor · 112 BPM· 4:38Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:38

About this song

Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) by Don Felder is in E minor (estimated), around 112 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:38 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
6.53 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.86 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.93 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.24 notes/sec

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C3C4C5G3B4

G3 – B4 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

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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Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) appears on the soundtrack of Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) / All of You, Heavy Metal: Music from the Motion Picture.