Hole in the Sky

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Key: D# minorestTuning: Half-Step DownTempo: 127 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%4 tracks · 4,093 notes · D# minor · 127 BPM· 3:26Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
2nd Chorus
Solo
Verse 4
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
87%4 tracks · 4,131 notes · D# minor · 127 BPM· 3:26
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James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Robert Trujillo
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:26

About this song

Hole in the Sky by Metallica is in D# minor (estimated), around 127 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:26 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.58 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.79 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.04 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus

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0:001:002:003:26
Intro0:00Verse 10:31Verse 21:01Chorus1:15Verse 31:46Chorus 22:01Solo2:17Verse 42:45

About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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