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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 5:56
About this song
The Carpenter by Nightwish is in A minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 5:56 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Ocarina, Lead 6 (voice), Pad 4 (choir), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 9 versions available to play and practice.
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E2 – E5 · 36 semitones (~3 octaves)
About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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