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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:16
About this song
Lux Æterna by Metallica is in A minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:16 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A3 – A♯4 · 13 semitones (~1.1 octaves)
About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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