Eliminator cover

ZZ Top

Eliminator (1983)blues rockHigh4:16SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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84%6 tracks · 4,917 notes · D minor · 120 BPM· 4:16Recommended
Intro
Verse
Interlude
Verse
Interlude
Bridge
Verse
Interlude
Bridge
Outro
Guitar
Bass 1
Bass 2
Organ
Drums 1
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:16

About this song

Thug by ZZ Top is in D minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:16 (Percussive organ, Distortion guitar, Slap bass 1, Synth bass 2, and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.8 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.66 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
0.98 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
0.99 notes/sec

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Interlude
Outro

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About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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