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Nine Pound Hammer

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Merle Travis

Folk Songs of the Hills (1947)countryHigh1:46SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 166 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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75%1 tracks · 585 notes · E major · 166 BPM· 1:46Recommended
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Nine Pound Hammer by Merle Travis is in E major (estimated), around 166 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 1:46 (Acoustic guitar (nylon)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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