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Edge of the Blade

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The Holographic Principle (2016)symphonic metalHigh4:39SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTempo: 190 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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83%4 tracks · 5,457 notes · B minor · 190 BPM· 4:39Recommended
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Guitar
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:39

About this song

Edge of the Blade by Epica is in B minor (estimated), around 190 BPM, 2/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:39 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.29 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
7.39 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.79 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.12 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C6F♯3F♯5

F♯3 – F♯5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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