Caress of Steel cover

The Necromancer: II. Under the Shadow

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Caress of Steel (1975)progressive rockHigh4:25SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 150 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%9 tracks · 5,726 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 4:25Recommended
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Synth bass 1
Fretless bass
Distortion guitar
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Melodic tom
drums
drums2
73%3 tracks · 3,211 notes · E minor · 150 BPM· 3:58
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
73%3 tracks · 3,160 notes · E minor · 150 BPM· 3:58
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:25

About this song

The Necromancer: II. Under the Shadow by Rush is in E minor (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:25 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, Synth bass 1, Pad 3 (polysynth), Melodic tom, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.39 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
4.7 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.71 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.19 notes/sec

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