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Absolution (2003)alternative rockTop 5%4:17SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A# majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 60 BPMestTime signature: 6/8

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100%10 tracks · 4,670 notes · G minor · 60 BPM· 4:17Recommended
Practice Play
Intro
couplet 1
re
pont
Solo
re 2
Outro
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Strings 1
Choir
Strings 2
Bass
Strings 3
Strings 4
Drums
100%10 tracks · 4,602 notes · A# major · 60 BPM· 4:17
Practice Play
chant
tremolo
arpèges
violoncelle
choeurs
violoncelle (basse)
basse
violon (ptit solo)
violon 2
Drumkit
100%12 tracks · 4,611 notes · A# major · 60 BPM· 4:18
Practice Play
Choir Aahs 1
Choir aahs 2
Acoustic Guitar (nylon) 1
Acoustic guitar (nylon) 2
Synth strings 1
Cello 1
Voice oohs
Cello 2
Acoustic bass
Violin 1
Violin 2
Standard drum kit
100%14 tracks · 4,610 notes · A# major · 60 BPM· 4:17
Practice Play
Intro
couplet 1
re
pont
Solo
re 2
Outro
Flute 1
Flute 2
Acoustic Guitar (nylon) 1
Acoustic guitar (nylon) 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Synth strings 1
Cello 1
Voice oohs
Cello 2
Acoustic bass
Violin
String Ensemble 2
Percussions

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 4:17

About this song

Blackout by Muse is in A# major (estimated), around 60 BPM, 6/8 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 4:17 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic bass, Violin, Cello, Voice oohs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
11.48 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.27 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.28 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.54 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.51 notes/sec

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:17
Intro0:00Solo2:24Outro4:00

Vocal range

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C3C4C5D3F4

D3 – F4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of A# major

A# major is the 21st most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯, D♯, and F.

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