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Quintessence

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Crack the Skye (2009)progressive metalHigh4:36SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G minorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%5 tracks · 7,016 notes · G minor · 120 BPM· 4:36Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Interlude
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Interlude
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:36

About this song

Quintessence by Mastodon is in G minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:36 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.74 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.95 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.72 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Interlude
Outro

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About the key of G minor

G minor is the 11th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Gm, Cm, and Dm.

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