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Blockades

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Simulation Theory (2018)alternative rockHigh3:47SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorTuning: Drop DTempo: 127 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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99%9 tracks · 5,800 notes · D minor · 127 BPM· 3:47Recommended
Practice Play
Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Instrumental
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus 2
Solo
Final Chorus
Choir
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Synth 1
Piano
Synth 2
Drums
Guitar 3
99%16 tracks · 5,686 notes · D minor · 127 BPM· 3:49
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Lead 8 (bass + lead)
FX 7 (echoes)
Gunshot
Electric bass (finger)
Overdriven guitar
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Tenor sax
Piano (Staff 1)
Reverse cymbal
Pad 2 (warm)
String ensemble 1
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
Add Stuff 2
Voice oohs
Power drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:47

About this song

Blockades by Muse is in D minor, around 127 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:47 (Acoustic grand piano, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, Lead 1 (square), Pad 2 (warm), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.44 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.09 notes/sec
OtherAdvanced
5.64 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.69 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.32 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.86 notes/sec

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Verse · Interlude
Chorus
Solo

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0:001:002:003:003:47
Intro0:08Verse0:23Pre-chorus0:53Chorus1:08Instrumental1:38Verse 21:46Pre-chorus2:01Chorus 22:16Solo2:46Chorus3:17

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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