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Elegy

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Through the Ashes of Empires (2003)thrash metalHigh3:58SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# minorestTuning: Drop BTempo: 135 BPMestTime signature: 10/4

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86%7 tracks · 6,015 notes · C# minor · 135 BPM· 3:58Recommended
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Standard drum kit
81%4 tracks · 2,337 notes · C# minor · 135 BPM· 2:08partial
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
80%4 tracks · 4,512 notes · C# minor · 135 BPM· 3:57
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Robb Flynn [Guitar]
Phil Demmel [Guitar]
Adam Duce [Bass]
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:58

About this song

Elegy by Machine Head is in C# minor (estimated), around 135 BPM, 10/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:58 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
11.85 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.11 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.43 notes/sec

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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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