The Small Hours

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Key: D minorestTuning: D TuningTempo: 91 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 7,574 notes · D minor · 90 BPM· 6:28Recommended
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Vocals
Guitar I
Guitar II
Guitar III
Guitar IV
Bass
Drumkit
100%11 tracks · 7,796 notes · D minor · 90 BPM· 6:31
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Baritone sax
Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Overdriven guitar 3
Overdriven guitar 4
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Electric bass (pick)
Standard drum kit
95%6 tracks · 7,426 notes · D minor · 91 BPM· 6:26
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Intro
Intro II
Verse I
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Pre-verse
Verse II
Chorus
Bridge
Band In
Guitar Solo
Bridge
Verse III
Chorus
Outro
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
95%6 tracks · 4,822 notes · D minor · 91 BPM· 6:24без гитары
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Sax
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 6:28

About this song

The Small Hours by Metallica is in D minor (estimated), around 91 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 6:28 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Baritone sax, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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GuitarAdvanced
4.44 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.19 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.85 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.54 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C4C5C6D4F5

D4 – F5 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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