Piece of Mind cover

Sun and Steel

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Iron Maiden

Piece of Mind (1983)heavy metalHigh3:18SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTempo: 170 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%7 tracks · 6,106 notes · A major · 170 BPM· 3:18Recommended
Practice Play
Vocals
Vocal Harmony
Guitar 1
Distortion guitar
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
91%5 tracks · 4,807 notes · E minor · 169 BPM· 2:46partial
Practice Play
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Strings
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
91%5 tracks · 4,851 notes · A major · 170 BPM· 3:04
Practice Play
Bruce (Vocals)
Dave (Guitar 1)
Adrian (Guitar 2)
Steve (Bass)
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:18

About this song

Sun and Steel by Iron Maiden is in A major (estimated), around 170 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:18 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.89 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.66 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.16 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.74 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.25 notes/sec

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C5C6C7D5C♯6

D5 – C♯6 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)

About the key of A major

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