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Mastermind

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Cryptic Writings (1997)thrash metalTop 5%3:38SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 97 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%4 tracks · 4,709 notes · E minor · 97 BPM· 3:38Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
93%4 tracks · 4,768 notes · E minor · 97 BPM· 3:48
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Dave Mustaine
Marty Friedman
David Ellefson
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82%3 tracks · 4,017 notes · E minor · 97 BPM· 3:48
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:38

About this song

Mastermind by Megadeth is in E minor (estimated), around 97 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:38 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.74 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.37 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.94 notes/sec

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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