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Romanticide

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Once (2004)symphonic metalHigh4:51SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidalBandcamp
Key: D minorestTempo: 160 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%8 tracks · 6,413 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 4:51Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus
Chorus Bridge
Verse 3
Chorus
Break
Interlude to Solo
Solo
Break
Interlude
Last Verses
Guitar 1
Strings 1
Strings 2
Guitar 2
Strings 3
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
95%7 tracks · 6,553 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 4:53Wacken 2013
Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Interlude
Verse
Solo
End Solo
Chorus
Bridge
Bass
Strings 1
Strings 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums
Lead Vocals
95%7 tracks · 6,392 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 4:51
Tuomas Strings
Tuomas Strings Pizzicato
Emppu Rhythm
Emppu Lead
Marco
Vocals (Tarja & Marco)
Drumkit
95%11 tracks · 6,413 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 4:51
Synth Strings 2
Pizzicato strings
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Standard drum kit
Lead 6 (voice) 1
Lead 6 (voice) 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:51

About this song

Romanticide by Nightwish is in D minor (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:51 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Pizzicato strings, Synth strings 2, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.45 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.22 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.21 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.79 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.16 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C6C3F5

C3 – F5 · 29 semitones (~2.4 octaves)

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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