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Ruiner

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The Downward Spiral (1994)industrial rockTop 5%4:02SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: A minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 118 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 3,743 notes · A minor · 118 BPM· 4:02Recommended
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Guitar
Synth
FX
Strings
Choir
Bass 1
Bass 2
Drums
100%8 tracks · 4,442 notes · A minor · 118 BPM· 4:53extended
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Lead
Synth hit
Strings
Glass
Bass
Fingered Bass
Distortion Guitar/solo
Drumkit
100%10 tracks · 5,751 notes · A minor · 116 BPM· 4:58extended
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Ruiner - Nine Inch Nails
Percussion
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Trumpet
Piano
Bass
Overdriven guitar
Vocals
Synth Voice
Distortion guitar
Brass section
78%2 tracks · 283 notes · A minor · 116 BPM· 1:06partial
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Bass
Guitar solo

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:02

About this song

Ruiner by Nine Inch Nails is in A minor (estimated), around 118 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:02 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth bass 2, String ensemble 1, Synth choir, Orchestra hit, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.16 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.42 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.78 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.24 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.16 notes/sec

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