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The Sails of Charon

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Taken by Force (1977)hard rockTop 5%4:21SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 110 BPMestTime signature: 1/2

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95%6 tracks · 5,625 notes · B minor · 111 BPM· 4:21Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
Guitar 4
92%4 tracks · 2,513 notes · B minor · 108 BPM· 1:28partial
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Uli Jon Roth
Rytham
Bass
Drumkit
92%4 tracks · 5,132 notes · B minor · 110 BPM· 4:19
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Lead guitar
Rhythm guitar
Bass
Drumkit
92%5 tracks · 1,316 notes · B minor · 110 BPM· 1:11partial
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Standard drum kit
84%3 tracks · 1,316 notes · G major · 110 BPM· 1:11partial
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Lead
Rythme
Drumkit
84%3 tracks · 4,585 notes · B minor · 110 BPM· 4:19
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Lead guitar
Rhythm guitar
Drumkit
84%3 tracks · 4,723 notes · B minor · 110 BPM· 4:19
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Lead guitar
Rhythm guitar
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:21

About this song

The Sails of Charon by Scorpions is in B minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 1/2 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:21 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 7 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.79 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.65 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6 notes/sec

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