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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:11
About this song
Throw Down the Sword by Wishbone Ash is in A minor, around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:11 (Drawbar organ, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – F4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)
About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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