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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —16 tracks · 6:32
About this song
Armor and Sword by Rush is in E minor (estimated), around 103 BPM, 4/4 time. This 16-track arrangement runs 6:32 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – C5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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