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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 4:14
About this song
Ride the Wild Wind by Queen is in D minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 4:14 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth bass 2, Synth strings 1, Synth choir, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – C5 · 27 semitones (~2.3 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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Ride the Wild Wind appears on the soundtrack of The Eye.