Iowa cover

The Shape

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Iowa (2001)nu metalTop 5%3:39SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicTidal
Key: variesTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 7,632 notes · C minor · 195 BPM· 3:39Recommended
Intro
Pre-verse
Verse
Chorus
Post-chorus
Verse
Chorus
Interlude
Bridge
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Synth
Drums 1
Drums 2
100%7 tracks · 1,712 notes · B minor · 215 BPM· 1:07partial
MICK 1
JIM 1
MICK 2
JIM 2
PAUL
COREY
Drumkit
100%11 tracks · 1,712 notes · B minor · 215 BPM· 1:07partial
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Overdriven guitar 3
Overdriven guitar 4
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric bass (pick)
Standard drum kit
Lead 6 (voice)
94%7 tracks · 7,968 notes · C minor · 192 BPM· 3:37Studio Version
Drums 1
Bass
Drums 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums 3
Guitar 3
89%5 tracks · 8,300 notes · C minor · 195 BPM· 3:39IOWA
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Guitar 3
78%3 tracks · 1,816 notes · C major · 120 BPM· 1:27partialCorrected Version
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:39

About this song

The Shape by Slipknot, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:39 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, FX 1 (rain), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 6 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
6.88 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
10.57 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.74 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.12 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.19 notes/sec

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