Emperor of Sand cover

Roots Remain

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Emperor of Sand (2017)progressive metalHigh6:06SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C minorestTempo: 118 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%7 tracks · 8,148 notes · C minor · 118 BPM· 6:06Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Interlude
Verse 3
Verse 4
Bridge
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Drums
Piano

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 6:06

About this song

Roots Remain by Mastodon is in C minor (estimated), around 118 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 6:06 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
4.86 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.25 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.69 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
0.31 notes/sec

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Verse
Chorus
Interlude
Bridge

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0:001:002:003:004:005:006:06
Intro0:00Verse 10:33Chorus 11:05Verse 21:38Chorus 22:10Interlude2:43Verse 33:09Verse 43:44Bridge4:14Outro5:32

About the key of C minor

C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.

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