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Before the War

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Helloween

The Time of the Oath (1996)power metalHigh4:29SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTempo: 295 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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83%10 tracks · 11,475 notes · G major · 295 BPM· 4:29Recommended
Practice Play
Strings 1
Strings 2
FX
Synth
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Drums
83%10 tracks · 11,040 notes · D minor · 295 BPM· 4:29
Practice Play
Strings I
Strings II
War
Andi Deris
Michael
Roland
Markus
Lead Guitar
Lead Harmony
Drumkit
83%26 tracks · 11,067 notes · D minor · 295 BPM· 4:29
Practice Play
String ensemble 1
Rock Organ 1
Acoustic Bass 1
Distortion Guitar 1
Tremolo strings
Lead 6 (voice) 1
Synth brass 1
Rock organ 2
Church organ
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
Synth Bass 2
Gunshot
Harmonica
Lead 6 (voice) 2
Taiko drum
Helicopter
Overdriven Guitar 1
Acoustic bass 2
Overdriven guitar 2
Distortion guitar 2
Electric bass (finger)
Overdriven guitar 3
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric guitar (muted)
Overdriven guitar 4
Uli

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 4:29

About this song

Before the War by Helloween is in D minor (estimated), around 295 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 4:29 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Tremolo strings, String ensemble 1, Lead 6 (voice), Gunshot, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
7.27 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
12.62 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.38 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.24 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.62 notes/sec

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