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I'll Get Even

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Cryptic Writings (1997)thrash metalHigh4:08SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E minorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%8 tracks · 3,546 notes · E minor · 120 BPM· 4:08Recommended
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Dave Mustaine
David Ellefson
Marty Friedman
Mustaine Voice
Background Voice
Claves
Shaker
Drumkit
95%9 tracks · 4,334 notes · A major · 120 BPM· 5:10extended
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Overdriven guitar 3
Overdriven guitar 4
Overdriven guitar 5
Overdriven guitar 6
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Electronic drum kit
93%5 tracks · 3,839 notes · E minor · 120 BPM· 4:26
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Guitar 1
Bass
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
Drums
90%6 tracks · 4,334 notes · E minor · 120 BPM· 5:08extended
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Mustaine 1
Mustaine 2
Friedman
Ellefson
Cabasa
Drumkit
82%3 tracks · 1,216 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 2:41partial
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Dave Mustaine
David Ellefson
Marty Friedman

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:08

About this song

I'll Get Even by Megadeth is in E minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:08 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Baritone sax, and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.85 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.06 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.9 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.32 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.28 notes/sec

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C2C3C4C5A2A4

A2 – A4 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of E minor

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