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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:46
About this song
The Dark Side by Muse is in E minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:46 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, Orchestra hit, Lead 1 (square), Pad 2 (warm), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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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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