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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 3:14
About this song
California by Phantom Planet is in E major (estimated), around 78 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 3:14 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.
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E4 – G♯5 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
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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California appears on the soundtrack of Music From the OC: Mix 1.