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Word to the Wise

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Mastodon

Emperor of Sand (2017)progressive metalHigh3:51SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A# minorestTempo: 153 BPMestTime signature: 7/4

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81%6 tracks · 5,928 notes · A# minor · 153 BPM· 3:51Recommended
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Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Riff
Bridge
Chorus
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums 1
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 3:51

About this song

Word to the Wise by Mastodon is in A# minor (estimated), around 153 BPM, 7/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:51 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.61 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.65 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.07 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:003:51
Intro0:00Verse0:11Pre-chorus0:30Verse0:43Pre-chorus1:02Chorus1:28Bridge2:04Chorus2:51

About the key of A# minor

A# minor is the 19th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯m, D♯m, and Fm.

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