Another One Bites the Dust
Queen
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The bass line here is one of rock's most recognizable riffs, built on a tight, repeating pattern of muted and open notes that lock the groove together through precise rhythmic placement and dynamic control. John Deacon's part rewards focused practice on muting technique, ghost notes, and syncopated phrasing, making it a masterclass in how a bass line can anchor an entire song.
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Rock — Another One Bites the Dust by Queen is mapped into sections so you can loop what falls apart and slow it down. Catalog facts: key of F Minor · 110 BPM · approachable difficulty. Dial in Muting, Syncopation, and Pocket. The map includes Intro, Verse 1, Pre-Chorus 1, Chorus 1, Bridge 1, Interlude, and more. Sign up free to keep the map, track your confidence, and come back tomorrow.
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"Another One Bites the Dust" was recorded by Queen for their 1980 album The Game, marking a significant departure from their typical rock sound toward a more funk and disco-influenced approach. Written by bassist John Deacon, the song became one of Queen's biggest hits and showcased the band's versatility in adapting to contemporary musical trends of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The song is built in E minor with a steady 4/4 time signature at approximately 110 BPM, creating a driving, hypnotic groove that feels both menacing and danceable. The arrangement is notably sparse compared to Queen's usual layered productions, with the focus squarely on the rhythmic foundation. The verse sections maintain a tense, repetitive feel that contrasts with the more open chorus sections, while Freddie Mercury's vocals alternate between spoken-word delivery and full-throated singing.
The most striking element is the interplay between the bass line and drum pattern, which creates an almost mechanical, relentless pulse that drives the entire song. The guitar work is deliberately restrained, using staccato chords and minimal fills to maintain the groove's integrity. Listen for how the band uses dynamics and space, particularly in how elements drop in and out to create tension and release throughout the arrangement.
- Artist: Queen
- Album: The Game (1980)
- Key: E minor
- Tempo: ~110 BPM
- Genre: Rock/Funk
- Notable: Written by John Deacon
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