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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —13 tracks · 7:04
About this song
Burden by Opeth is in A minor, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 13-track arrangement runs 7:04 (Bright acoustic piano, Rock organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, and Drums). 7 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – F4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 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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