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Beer Barrel Polka

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Merle Travis

Country Guitar Giants (1979)countryHigh1:32SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 185 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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78%3 tracks · 1,221 notes · E major · 185 BPM· 1:32Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass

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Beer Barrel Polka by Merle Travis is in E major (estimated), around 185 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 1:32 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), and Electric bass (pick)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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5.18 notes/sec
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2.9 notes/sec

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