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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:01
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Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, around 102 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:01 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Tenor sax, and Drums). 7 versions available to play and practice.
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D♯3 – F♯4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
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