Byob

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System of a Down

Mezmerize (2005)alternative metalTop 5%4:20SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G# minorTuning: Drop DbTempo: 160 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 8,695 notes · G# minor · 162 BPM· 4:20B.Y.O.B.Recommended
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Guitar Intro
Intro
Verse 1
Pre-chorus 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Pre-chorus 2
Chorus 2
Chorus 2a
Interlude
Bridge
Verse 3
Pre-chorus 3
Chorus 3
Chorus 3a
Lead Vocals 1
Backing Vocals
Lead Vocals 2
Guitar
Bass
Drums 1
Drums 2
100%12 tracks · 8,263 notes · C# minor · 160 BPM· 4:06B.Y.O.B.
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Lead 1 (square) 1
Lead 1 (square) 2
Guitar harmonics
Acoustic bass
John Dolmayan(Drums)
Standard drum kit
97%7 tracks · 8,574 notes · G minor · 165 BPM· 4:14in Drop C, full
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Guitar Intro
Intro
Verse 1
Prechorus 1
Chrous 1
Verse 2
Prechorus 2
Chorus 2
Chorus 2a
Interlude
Bridge
Verse 3
Prechorus 3
Chorus 3
Chorus 3a
Guitar
Bass
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Lead Vocals 3
Drums 1
Drums 2
97%9 tracks · 9,655 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 4:15B.Y.O.B.
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Serj Tankian [Vocals]
Daron Malakian [Vocals]
Serj Tankian [Backing Vocals]
Daron Malakian [Guitar 1]
Daron Malakian [Guitar 2]
Daron Malakian [Guitar 3]
Shavo Odadjian [Bass Guitar]
Tambourine
Drumkit
92%5 tracks · 5,986 notes · G# minor · 160 BPM· 4:08Drop C
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Intro
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Bridge
Verse
Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Guitar
Bass
Winds 1
Winds 2
Drums
92%5 tracks · 6,531 notes · G# minor · 160 BPM· 4:08B.Y.O.B / Only BASS
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Intro
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Bridge
Verse
Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Winds 1
Winds 2
92%4 tracks · 5,767 notes · C# minor · 160 BPM· 4:08LIVE Astoria 2005
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Guitar 1
Drums
Bass
Guitar 2
92%4 tracks · 9,115 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 4:09B.Y.O.B (Drop D)
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Intro
Verse
prechorus
Chorus
verse2
prechorus
Chorus
mid 8
break
verse3
prechorus
Chorus
break
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
92%4 tracks · 9,115 notes · C# minor · 160 BPM· 4:09B.Y.O.B.
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Daron Gtr1
Daron Gtr2
Shavo
Drumkit
92%4 tracks · 9,114 notes · C# minor · 160 BPM· 4:08
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Daron Gtr1
Daron Gtr2
Shavo
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:20

About this song

Byob by System of a Down is in G# minor, around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:20 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 20 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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

BassAdvanced
5.51 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9.58 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.33 notes/sec
VocalsAdvanced
3.28 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.79 notes/sec

Song structure

The shape of the recording — tap a section to jump the player there.

0:001:002:003:004:20
Intro0:00Intro0:09Verse 10:23Pre-chorus 10:42Chorus 10:51Verse 21:11Pre-chorus 21:29Chorus 21:39Chorus 21:58Interlude2:17Bridge2:29Verse 32:45Pre-chorus 33:04Chorus 33:14Chorus 33:33Bridge3:47Outro4:03

Vocal range

The span of the lead vocal line — see at a glance whether it sits in your range.

C2C3C4C5C6F♯2C♯5

F♯2 – C♯5 · 31 semitones (~2.6 octaves)

About the key of G# minor

G# minor is the 16th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯m, C♯m, and D♯m.

Browse all songs in G# minor Build a chord progression in this key

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