Sad Wings of Destiny cover

Genocide

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Judas Priest

Sad Wings of Destiny (1976)heavy metalHigh7:12SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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90%5 tracks · 7,751 notes · A minor · 165 BPM· 7:12Live Unleashed in the EastRecommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
87%5 tracks · 6,171 notes · A minor · 132 BPM· 5:39partial
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Break
Bridging Verse
Solos
Verse 3
Chorus 3
Buildup
Outro
Outro Verse
Outro Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 7:12

About this song

Genocide by Judas Priest is in A minor (estimated), 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 7:12 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.3 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.44 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.62 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.65 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C6A3F♯5

A3 – F♯5 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

About the key of A minor

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