Smoke on the Water

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Key: F# minorestTempo: 130 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%4 tracks · 7,543 notes · F# minor · 130 BPM· 4:25Recommended
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Coro
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Solo
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Riff
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:25

About this song

Smoke on the Water by Metallica is in F# minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:25 (Distortion guitar, Slap bass 1, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
6.03 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
10.42 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
7.01 notes/sec

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About the key of F# minor

F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.

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