Fade to Black (solo)

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Key: B minorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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89%7 tracks · 3,252 notes · B minor · 142 BPM· 1:40Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass 1
Bass 2
Drums
87%4 tracks · 355 notes · F# minor · 116 BPM· 0:48partialFade To Black solo 1
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Intro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
71%2 tracks · 924 notes · B minor · 142 BPM· 1:52Fade to Black Solo - Rythm and Lead
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
71%2 tracks · 2,008 notes · B minor · 133 BPM· 1:39Fade to Black - Solo
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 1:40

About this song

Fade to Black (solo) by Metallica is in B minor (estimated), 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 1:40 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.89 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
11.04 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.21 notes/sec

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B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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