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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —13 tracks · 3:38
About this song
Hardware Store by "Weird Al" Yankovic is in A# minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 13-track arrangement runs 3:38 (Tubular bells, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Viola, Cello, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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E2 – F4 · 25 semitones (~2.1 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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Hardware Store appears on the soundtrack of YTMND Soundtrack, Volume 12.