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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —12 tracks · 4:04
About this song
Surfs Up by The Beach Boys is in D minor (estimated), around 84 BPM, 4/4 time. This 12-track arrangement runs 4:04 (Acoustic grand piano, Honky-tonk piano, Glockenspiel, Percussive organ, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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C3 – F5 · 29 semitones (~2.4 octaves)
About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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