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About this song
The Riff by Lordi is in D minor (estimated), around 166 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 3:41 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, and Electric bass (finger)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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