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Signals (1982)progressive rockHigh5:07SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 134 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%10 tracks · 4,236 notes · E minor · 134 BPM· 5:07Recommended
Practice Play
Melody Track 1
Bass Track
Electric bass (finger)
Pad 3 (polysynth) 1
Pad 3 (polysynth) 2
Electric guitar (clean)
Applause
Hand Clap
Bongos
Drumkit
93%9 tracks · 4,759 notes · E minor · 134 BPM· 5:07
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Drum Track
Melody Track 1
Bass Track
Electric bass (finger)
Pad 3 (polysynth) 1
Pad 3 (polysynth) 2
Electric guitar (clean)
Helicopter
Applause
93%14 tracks · 7,740 notes · E minor · 250 BPM· 5:45
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Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Synth Bass 2
drums
Seashore
Overdriven Guitar 1
Distortion guitar
Electric guitar (clean)
String Ensemble 1 1
Helicopter
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
Electric bass (finger)
Overdriven guitar 2
String ensemble 1 2
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 3
82%5 tracks · 3,285 notes · E minor · 132 BPM· 5:45
Practice Play
Guitar
Synth 1
Synth 2
Bass
Synth 3

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 5:07

About this song

Countdown by Rush is in E minor (estimated), around 134 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 5:07 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 2 (sawtooth), Pad 3 (polysynth), Applause, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.04 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.89 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.44 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
0.61 notes/sec

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