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Broadsword

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Jethro Tull

The Broadsword and the Beast (1982)progressive rockHigh5:06SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# minorestTempo: 98 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%11 tracks · 3,252 notes · C# minor · 98 BPM· 5:06Recommended
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Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Verse 3
Verse 4
Bridge 1
Verse 5
Chorus
Bridge 2
Outro
Fade out
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Synth 1
Brass
Synth 2
Choir
Bass
Drums 1
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 5:06

About this song

Broadsword by Jethro Tull is in C# minor (estimated), around 98 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 5:06 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Trumpet, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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BassIntermediate
2.59 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
1.15 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.4 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.97 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.05 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.62 notes/sec

Chord progressionsestimated

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Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Outro

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:005:06
Verse 10:29Chorus 10:49Verse 21:09Chorus 21:28Verse 31:48Verse 42:07Bridge2:27Verse 53:18Chorus3:38Bridge3:58Outro4:17

Vocal range

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C3C4C5E3G♯4

E3 – G♯4 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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