The Dark cover

Start the Fire

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Metal Church

The Dark (1986)heavy metalHigh3:15SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E minorestTempo: 150 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%5 tracks · 3,988 notes · E minor · 150 BPM· 3:15Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
89%5 tracks · 4,527 notes · E minor · 150 BPM· 3:41
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Lead 1
Lead 2
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Bass
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:15

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Start the Fire by Metal Church is in E minor (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:15 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.14 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
7.2 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
7.91 notes/sec

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