Contraband cover

Big Machine

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Velvet Revolver

Contraband (2004)hard rockHigh4:25SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 144 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%7 tracks · 7,197 notes · E minor · 144 BPM· 4:25Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass 1
Drums
Winds
Bass 2
Synth
96%7 tracks · 7,184 notes · E minor · 144 BPM· 4:15
Slash
Dave Kushner
Duff McKagan
Scott Weiland
Fx 1
Fx 2
Drumkit
96%12 tracks · 7,184 notes · E minor · 144 BPM· 4:25
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric Bass (finger) 1
Electric bass (finger) 2
Standard drum kit
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Synth Bass 1 1
Synth bass 1 2
Pad 6 (metallic)

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:25

About this song

Big Machine by Velvet Revolver is in E minor (estimated), around 144 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:25 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Synth bass 1, Bassoon, Pad 6 (metallic), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.22 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.48 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.31 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
3.04 notes/sec

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About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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