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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —14 tracks · 2:33
About this song
Caroline, No by The Beach Boys is in A# minor. This 14-track arrangement runs 2:33 (Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Electric guitar (muted), Acoustic bass, French horn, Tenor sax, and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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D♯3 – A♯4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of A# minor
A# minor is the 19th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯m, D♯m, and Fm.
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