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The River

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Garth Brooks

Ropin’ the Wind (1991)countryTop 5%4:46SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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96%6 tracks · 2,988 notes · D major · 70 BPM· 4:46Recommended
Practice Play
Bright acoustic piano
Lead 8 (bass + lead)
Fretless Bass 1
Fretless bass 2
Electric guitar (clean)
Standard drum kit
80%2 tracks · 1,180 notes · D major · 76 BPM· 3:32partial
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Verses 1 & 2
3rd Chorus
Guitar 1
Guitar 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:46

About this song

The River by Garth Brooks is in D major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:46 (Bright acoustic piano, Electric guitar (clean), Fretless bass, Lead 8 (bass + lead), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassBeginner
0.83 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.9 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
2.78 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.91 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
1.24 notes/sec

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