Kings of Metal cover

Sting of the Bumblebee

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Manowar

Kings of Metal (1988)heavy metalHigh2:41SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTempo: 208 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%3 tracks · 1,893 notes · E minor · 208 BPM· 2:41Recommended
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Guitar
Drums
85%3 tracks · 965 notes · A major · 200 BPM· 1:06partial
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Guitar
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71%1 tracks · 863 notes · A major · 300 BPM· 1:28partial
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Distortion guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 2:41

About this song

Sting of the Bumblebee by Manowar is in A major (estimated), around 208 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:41 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
6.99 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
1.85 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.89 notes/sec

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