Virtual XI cover

The Educated Fool

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Iron Maiden

Virtual XI (1998)heavy metalHigh6:54SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 160 BPMest

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91%8 tracks · 9,245 notes · E minor · 160 BPM· 6:54Recommended
Practice Play
Rhy. Guitar 1
Rhy. Guitar 2
Clean Guitar
Lead Dave Murray
Lead Janick Gers
Keyboard
Bass
Drumkit
87%6 tracks · 11,114 notes · E minor · 160 BPM· 6:242
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Strings
Lead Vocals
Guitar 3
Drums
84%5 tracks · 6,857 notes · A minor · 150 BPM· 4:21partial
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Guitar 1
Bass
Strings
Guitar 2
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 6:54

About this song

The Educated Fool by Iron Maiden is in E minor (estimated), around 160 BPM. This 8-track arrangement runs 6:54 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.45 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.12 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.11 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.5 notes/sec

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