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Simulation Theory (2018)alternative rockHigh4:03SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G minorestTempo: 86 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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90%11 tracks · 5,101 notes · G minor · 86 BPM· 4:03Recommended
Strings
Theme
Verse
Chorus
Theme
Chorus
Outro
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Synth
Guitar
Bass
Piano 1
Piano 2
Strings 1
Strings 2
Drums 1
Drums 2
89%13 tracks · 5,005 notes · G minor · 85 BPM· 4:06
Synth bass 1
String ensemble 1
String Ensemble 2
Pad 7 (halo)
Piano RH
Piano LH
Tenor sax
Distortion guitar
Electric guitar (muted)
Pad 4 (choir)
Power drum kit
Analog drum kit
Overdriven guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 4:03

About this song

Algorithm by Muse is in G minor (estimated), around 86 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 4:03 (Acoustic grand piano, Distortion guitar, Synth bass 1, String ensemble 1, Lead 2 (sawtooth), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.15 notes/sec
OtherAdvanced
10.92 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.27 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
0.23 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.36 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.38 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.28 notes/sec

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Verse
Chorus
Outro

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C3C4C5D3B4

D3 – B4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 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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