The Blackening cover

Now I Lay Thee Down

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Machine Head

The Blackening (2007)thrash metalTop 5%3:36SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 180 BPMestTime signature: 3/4

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95%5 tracks · 4,575 notes · E minor · 180 BPM· 3:36Recommended
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Phil OD Intro
Distortion
Main Riff
Fill
Verse
Fill
Chorus
Fill
Fill 2
Verse
Fill
Chorus
Fill
Interlude
Bridge
Bridge 2
Bridge 3
Phil OD Fill
Solos
Phil Solo 1
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:36

About this song

Now I Lay Thee Down by Machine Head is in E minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 3/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:36 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
5.02 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.96 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.41 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:36
Intro0:00Verse0:26Chorus0:33Verse0:59Chorus1:11Interlude1:29Bridge1:41Bridge1:49Bridge2:01Solo2:17Solo2:25Solo2:33Solo2:43Chorus2:59

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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