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Fear Is the Key

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Iron Maiden

Fear of the Dark (1992)heavy metalHigh4:49SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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92%4 tracks · 4,632 notes · E minor · 95 BPM· 4:49Recommended
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Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
92%4 tracks · 5,071 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 5:00
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Dave (Guitar)
Janick (Guitar)
Steve (Bass)
Drumkit
92%6 tracks · 5,073 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 5:00
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric bass (pick)
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:49

About this song

Fear Is the Key by Iron Maiden is in E minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 2/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:49 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.43 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.24 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.06 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:004:004:49
Chorus0:03Verse0:32Chorus1:09Verse1:28Chorus1:49Bridge2:20Solo3:52

About the key of E minor

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