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About this song
Sand and Foam by Donovan is in D# minor (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 1:00 (Acoustic guitar (steel) and Lead 6 (voice)). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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C♯3 – A♯3 · 9 semitones (~0.8 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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