Sad Wings of Destiny cover

The Ripper

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Judas Priest

Sad Wings of Destiny (1976)heavy metalTop 5%2:42SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 156 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 3,636 notes · A minor · 156 BPM· 2:42Recommended
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Gtr 1
Gtr 2
Bass
Vocals
Lead Gtr
Tambourine
Drumkit
100%8 tracks · 3,491 notes · A minor · 157 BPM· 2:41
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Intro
Verse 1
Verse 2
Verse 3
Solo
Interlude
Verse 4
Gtr 1
Gtr 2
Bass
Drums
Vocals 1
Reverse cymbal
Lead Gtr
Vocals 2
95%5 tracks · 3,323 notes · E minor · 156 BPM· 2:42
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Intro
1st verse
2nd verse
Solo
Interlude
3rd Verse
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Brass
Drums
95%6 tracks · 3,322 notes · A minor · 156 BPM· 2:42
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Vocals
Tambourine
Drumkit
95%6 tracks · 3,649 notes · A minor · 156 BPM· 2:42
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Distortion Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar
Electric bass (finger)
Standard drum kit
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
Distortion guitar 2
75%2 tracks · 1,582 notes · E major · 156 BPM· 2:39Sad Wings of Destiny
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
75%2 tracks · 3,093 notes · A minor · 120 BPM· 3:23extended
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Guitare 1
Guitare 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:42

About this song

The Ripper by Judas Priest is in A minor (estimated), around 156 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:42 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums). 7 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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GuitarAdvanced
7.07 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.22 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.01 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.13 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6G3A5

G3 – A5 · 26 semitones (~2.2 octaves)

About the key of A minor

A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.

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