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Shadowplay

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Joy Division

Unknown Pleasures (1979)post-punkTop 5%3:55SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorTuning: StandardTempo: 140 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 3,743 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 3:55Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
FX 1
FX 2
Synth
Drums
92%4 tracks · 3,177 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 3:51
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Raita 1
Raita 2
Raita 4
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:55

About this song

Shadowplay by Joy Division is in C major, around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:55 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), FX 2 (soundtrack), Gunshot, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.12 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.67 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.66 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.17 notes/sec

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