The Sounds of Silence
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:04
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The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:04 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D♯3 – F♯4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
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The Sounds of Silence appears on the soundtrack of The Sounds of Silence / I Am a Rock.