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Face in the Sand

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Iron Maiden

Dance of Death (2003)heavy metalHigh6:53SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 87 BPMestTime signature: 3/4

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95%7 tracks · 15,179 notes · E minor · 87 BPM· 6:53Recommended
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Intro
Bridge
Go
Part A
Part B
Part A
Part B
Chorus part I
Chorus part II
Interlude
Solo
Part C
Chorus part I
Chorus part II
Chorus part III
Outro
Winds
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Strings
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 6:53

About this song

Face in the Sand by Iron Maiden is in E minor (estimated), around 87 BPM, 3/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 6:53 (Distortion guitar, Slap bass 2, String ensemble 1, Flute, and Drums), with an intro, 5 choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.94 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
7.66 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
10 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.06 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.02 notes/sec

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Intro
Bridge
Chorus
Solo

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0:001:002:003:004:005:006:006:53
Intro0:00Bridge0:33Chorus3:24Chorus3:53Interlude4:22Solo4:35Chorus5:13Chorus5:38Chorus6:02Outro6:27

About the key of E minor

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