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The Apparition

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Iron Maiden

Fear of the Dark (1992)heavy metalHigh2:22SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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81%4 tracks · 2,796 notes · A major · 100 BPM· 2:22ApparitionRecommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums
Bass
81%4 tracks · 4,223 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 3:41extendedApparition
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Electric bass (finger)
Drumkit
79%5 tracks · 2,792 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 3:44extended
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Standard drum kit
71%3 tracks · 1,921 notes · D major · 100 BPM· 2:22
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums
71%3 tracks · 2,792 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 3:41extended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:22

About this song

The Apparition by Iron Maiden is in E minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 1/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:22 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
6.15 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.6 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.13 notes/sec

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