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Vacant

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Train of Thought (2003)progressive metalHigh2:45SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# minorestTempo: 95 BPMestTime signature: 9/4

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86%5 tracks · 754 notes · C# minor · 95 BPM· 2:45Recommended
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Intro
Verse
Verse 2
She's losing
Vacant eyes
Re-Intro
Lead Vocals
Bass
Strings
Piano
Synth
86%5 tracks · 705 notes · C# minor · 95 BPM· 2:42
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FX 2 (soundtrack)
Lead 6 (voice)
Electric bass (finger)
Jordan Rudess
Cello
83%4 tracks · 705 notes · C# minor · 95 BPM· 2:42
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John Myung
Jordan Rudess 1
Eugene Friesen
Jordan Rudess 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:45

About this song

Vacant by Dream Theater is in C# minor (estimated), around 95 BPM, 9/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:45 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric bass (finger), Cello, Lead 6 (voice), and FX 2 (soundtrack)), with an intro and 2 verses. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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OtherIntermediate
0.24 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
2.4 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.59 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.99 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.33 notes/sec

Song structure

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0:001:002:002:45
Intro0:03Verse0:33Verse 21:03Intro2:04

Vocal range

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C3C4C5G♯3E4

G♯3 – E4 · 8 semitones (~0.7 octaves)

About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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