Facing the Animal cover

Air on a Theme

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Yngwie Malmsteen

Facing the Animal (1997)power metalHigh1:43SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorestTempo: 150 BPMestTime signature: 3/4

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86%6 tracks · 1,153 notes · D# minor · 150 BPM· 1:43Recommended
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Guitar
Strings 1
Strings 2
Keys
Strings 3
Organ

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 1:43

About this song

Air on a Theme by Yngwie Malmsteen is in D# minor (estimated), around 150 BPM, 3/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:43 (Harpsichord, Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Cello, Pizzicato strings, and String ensemble 1). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
4.65 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
1.57 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
1.47 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.07 notes/sec

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About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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