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Attack of the Mad Axeman

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Michael Schenker Group

MSG (1981)hard rockHigh4:24SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G minorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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91%7 tracks · 3,867 notes · G minor · 96 BPM· 4:24Live at the Budokan, Tokyo, 12 August 1981Recommended
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Pick slide
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Synth
Piano
Bass
Drums
91%7 tracks · 3,869 notes · G minor · 108 BPM· 4:10
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Gary Barden Vocals
Michael Schenker Guitar
Paul Raymond Guitar
Paul Raymond Keyboards 1
Paul Raymond Keyboards 2
Chris Glen Bass
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:24

About this song

Attack of the Mad Axeman by Michael Schenker Group is in G minor (estimated), 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:24 (Electric piano 2, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 7 (halo), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.4 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.24 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.33 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
0.8 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
3.67 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.29 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6F3G5

F3 – G5 · 26 semitones (~2.2 octaves)

About the key of G minor

G minor is the 11th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Gm, Cm, and Dm.

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