Peter, Paul and Mary cover

If I Had a Hammer

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Peter, Paul and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary (1962)folkHigh2:13SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorTuning: StandardTempo: 170 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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80%2 tracks · 2,481 notes · G major · 170 BPM· 2:13Recommended
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If I Had a Hammer by Peter, Paul and Mary is in G major, around 170 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:13 (Acoustic guitar (steel) and Lead 6 (voice)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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16.43 notes/sec
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2.26 notes/sec

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C2C3C4G2A3

G2 – A3 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)

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