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Architecture of Aggression

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Countdown to Extinction (1992)thrash metalTop 5%3:18SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F# minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 95 BPMest

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100%8 tracks · 4,085 notes · F# minor · 67 BPM· 3:18Recommended
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A
B
C
A
B
D
E
F
G
A
B
Rhy. Guitar
Fill Guitar
Strings 1
Strings 2
Gunshot
Bass
Drums
Solo Guitar
92%5 tracks · 4,776 notes · F# minor · 95 BPM· 2:60
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Interlude
Breakdown
Verse 3
Chorus
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
89%4 tracks · 4,625 notes · F# minor · 95 BPM· 3:07
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Dave Mustaine
Marty Friedman
David Ellefson
Drumkit
83%4 tracks · 1,600 notes · F# minor · 92 BPM· 3:13
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
75%2 tracks · 2,148 notes · F# minor · 92 BPM· 2:57
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:18

About this song

Architecture of Aggression by Megadeth is in F# minor (estimated), around 95 BPM. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:18 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Slap bass 1, String ensemble 1, Gunshot, and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.

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How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

BassAdvanced
5.07 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
7.74 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.54 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.03 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.15 notes/sec

About the key of F# minor

F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.

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