Break On Through (to the Other Side)
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:18
About this song
Break On Through (to the Other Side) by The Doors is in E minor, around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:18 (Drawbar organ, Rock organ, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth brass 2, and Drums). 8 versions available to play and practice.
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E4 – G5 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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Break On Through (to the Other Side) appears on the soundtrack of The Doors: Music From The Original Motion Picture, Tony Hawk’s Underground 2.