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Pressure

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Simulation Theory (2018)alternative rockTop 5%3:53SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorTuning: StandardTempo: 136 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%11 tracks · 5,672 notes · G major · 136 BPM· 3:53Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Enter All
Riff
Chorus
Verse 2
Riff
Chorus 2
Interlude
Chorus 3
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Brass
Synth
Drums 1
Drums 2
Drums 3
100%14 tracks · 7,339 notes · E minor · 135 BPM· 3:58
Electric bass (finger)
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
Brass section
Tenor sax
Backing vocals
Overdriven guitar
Distortion Guitar 1
Lead 8 (bass + lead)
Synth strings 1
Room drum kit
Distortion guitar 2
Electric guitar (clean)
Pad 8 (sweep)
Seashore

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 3:53

About this song

Pressure by Muse is in E minor, around 136 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 3:53 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Brass section, Lead 1 (square), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.53 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.87 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.13 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
3.29 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.45 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.1 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Interlude

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C3C4C5B3A4

B3 – A4 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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