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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:45
About this song
What's This? by Danny Elfman is in F major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:45 (Music box, Distortion guitar, Contrabass, Pizzicato strings, Orchestral harp, and Oboe). 1 version available to play and practice.
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D3 – D6 · 36 semitones (~3 octaves)
About the key of F major
F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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What's This? appears on the soundtrack of Beetlejuice, The Jack 2 Pack, The Nightmare Before Christmas: Original Demos and Remixes, The Nightmare Before Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.