The Background
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:55
About this song
The Background by Third Eye Blind is in D major (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:55 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – G4 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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The Background appears on the soundtrack of Buffy's First Alternates.