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So What

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Metallica (1991)thrash metalTop 5%2:56SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTuning: Half-Step DownTempo: 192 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%7 tracks · 5,898 notes · A minor · 196 BPM· 2:56Recommended
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Standard drum kit
94%5 tracks · 6,066 notes · A minor · 190 BPM· 3:03
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Chorus
Guitar Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
94%5 tracks · 5,587 notes · G# minor · 192 BPM· 2:58Eb
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Chorus
Guitar Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
91%4 tracks · 5,868 notes · A minor · 196 BPM· 2:56
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Rythm Guitar
Lead Guitar
Bass
Drumkit
87%5 tracks · 5,616 notes · C# major · 115 BPM· 2:03partialCunning Stunts
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Intro
Verse 1
Refrain 1
Verse 2
Refrain 2
Solo
Verse 3
Refrain 3
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
Bass
Drums
87%5 tracks · 5,604 notes · G# minor · 115 BPM· 2:00partialCunning Stunts
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Jaymz [rhythm guitar]
Kirk [solo guitar]
Jaymz [lyrics]
Jason [bass]
Drumkit
83%3 tracks · 1,768 notes · A minor · 120 BPM· 1:32partial
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Fretless bass
Power drum kit
Electric guitar (jazz)
80%3 tracks · 5,928 notes · A minor · 189 BPM· 2:58
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James Hetfield (Ov. Gtr)
Kirk Hammet (Ov. Gtr)
Jason

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:56

About this song

So What by Metallica is in A minor (estimated), around 192 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:56 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 8 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.18 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.2 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
10.16 notes/sec

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