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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 4:30
About this song
Turn Loose the Mermaids by Nightwish is in C minor (estimated). This 10-track arrangement runs 4:30 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Viola, French horn, Flute, Pan flute, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – D♯5 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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