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A Secret Place

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Megadeth

Cryptic Writings (1997)thrash metalTop 5%5:15SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: G minorestTempo: 131 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%8 tracks · 3,665 notes · G minor · 131 BPM· 5:15Recommended
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Overdriven guitar
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Sitar
Pad 2 (warm) 1
Pad 2 (warm) 2
93%4 tracks · 515 notes · G minor · 131 BPM· 0:44partial
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Rhythm
lead
Sitar
Pad 2 (warm)
90%5 tracks · 5,230 notes · G minor · 131 BPM· 5:12
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
90%5 tracks · 5,387 notes · G major · 131 BPM· 5:12bass better
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
90%5 tracks · 5,190 notes · G minor · 131 BPM· 5:12
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Marty Friedman
Fill Guitar
David Ellefson
Drumkit
79%3 tracks · 4,774 notes · G minor · 130 BPM· 5:19Unplugged
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:15

About this song

A Secret Place by Megadeth is in G minor (estimated), around 131 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:15 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Pad 2 (warm), and Sitar). 6 versions available to play and practice.

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A Secret Place appears on the soundtrack of Strangeland.