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Poisonous Shadows by Megadeth is in D minor (estimated), around 143 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 6:00 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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