Watermelon in Easter Hay
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 8:29
About this song
Watermelon in Easter Hay by Frank Zappa is in E major (estimated), around 52 BPM. This 9-track arrangement runs 8:29 (Glockenspiel, Marimba, Tubular bells, Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, and Drums), with an intro, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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Watermelon in Easter Hay appears on the soundtrack of The Zappa Movie Limited Edition Soundtrack EP! (exclusive backer reward edition), Y tu mamá también, Zappa Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.