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Absence of Light

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Symphony X

V: The New Mythology Suite (2000)progressive metalHigh4:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTuning: D TuningTempo: 109 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%8 tracks · 6,175 notes · D minor · 110 BPM· 4:38Recommended
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R. Guitar
Bass
Organ
Strings
Piano
Drums
L. Guitar
Keyboard Lead
85%5 tracks · 6,255 notes · D minor · 109 BPM· 4:41
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Synth
Drums
85%5 tracks · 6,058 notes · D minor · 109 BPM· 4:35
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Solo Guitar
Rythm Guitar
Bass
Keyboard
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:38

About this song

Absence of Light by Symphony X is in D minor (estimated), around 109 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:38 (Acoustic grand piano, Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth strings 1, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

BassAdvanced
4.92 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.9 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.62 notes/sec
KeysIntermediate
0.4 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.37 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
1.35 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.27 notes/sec

About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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