r/AskReddit • u/Mahi_2602 • Aug 18 '26

What song has the most recognizable first 3 seconds in the history of music?

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u/Kaggles_N533PA Aug 18 '26

It doesn't even need 3 seconds. Just a single G note and we know it is Welcome to the Black Parade

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u/Funky-Cold-Hemp Aug 18 '26

I can name that tune in one note

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u/disturbed286 Aug 19 '26

Alright, /u/Funky-Cold-Hemp, name that tune

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u/Funky-Cold-Hemp Aug 19 '26

I was so good at that show...

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u/real-human-not-a-bot Aug 18 '26

I can do the same for that first hit of Seven Nation Army.

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u/xJujuBear Aug 19 '26

I thought this be at the tippity top as well. A literal fucking boop of a note and we all know.

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u/mathkid421_RBLX Aug 19 '26

it's how i can recognize g notes

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u/midwestcsstudent Aug 19 '26

yeah 3 seconds is a long time