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Use the Man

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Megadeth

Cryptic Writings (1997)thrash metalTop 5%4:09SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E minorestTempo: 76 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%9 tracks · 5,951 notes · E minor · 75 BPM· 4:09Recommended
Verse
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Post-chorus
Bridge
Solo
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Synth
Drums
100%7 tracks · 3,238 notes · E minor · 76 BPM· 6:25extended
Gtr. 1
Gtr. 2
Gtr. 3
Gtr. 4
Gtr. 5
Gtr. 6
Bass
100%8 tracks · 7,749 notes · E minor · 125 BPM· 4:38
Vocals
Backup Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Misc
Drumkit
100%12 tracks · 3,238 notes · E minor · 76 BPM· 6:25extended
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Overdriven guitar 3
Overdriven guitar 4
Overdriven guitar 5
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:09

About this song

Use the Man by Megadeth is in E minor (estimated), around 76 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:09 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), Lead 7 (fifths), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 4 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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GuitarAdvanced
7.62 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.53 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.95 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.93 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.5 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5D3B4

D3 – B4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

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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