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By the Light

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Obituary

Back From the Dead (1997)death metalHigh2:08SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorTuning: D TuningTempo: 171 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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82%3 tracks · 2,332 notes · D minor · 171 BPM· 2:08Recommended
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Guitar 2
Drums
82%3 tracks · 3,602 notes · D minor · 171 BPM· 2:55extended
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 2:08

About this song

By the Light by Obituary is in D minor, around 171 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:08 (Distortion guitar and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
5.86 notes/sec
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6.62 notes/sec

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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