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Carry On Wayward Son

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Yngwie Malmsteen

Inspiration (1996)power metalHigh4:47SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorestTempo: 130 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%7 tracks · 4,957 notes · D# minor · 130 BPM· 4:47Recommended
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Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Organ
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:47

About this song

Carry On Wayward Son by Yngwie Malmsteen is in D# minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:47 (Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.53 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.57 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.89 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
1.4 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.27 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.05 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C4C5C6E4B5

E4 – B5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)

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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