Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “When The Water Falls” by Collective Soul.
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What's in the mix
Collective Soul (1995)
Often called the Blue Album, this self-titled record became the band's best-selling release, going triple-platinum and spending 76 weeks on the Billboard 200. Singles 'December' and 'The World I Know' both hit number one on the Mainstream Rock chart and crossed over to pop radio as well.
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Collective Soul is a rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia, formed in 1992 and now based in Atlanta. They built their sound around hard rock guitar and radio-friendly hooks, growing out of the post-grunge wave of the early 1990s. The group is anchored by brothers Ed and Dean Roland, with Ed handling lead vocals and primary songwriting duties.
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Good to know
What key is "When The Water Falls" in?
"When The Water Falls" by Collective Soul is in A major.
What is the tempo of "When The Water Falls"?
"When The Water Falls" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "When The Water Falls"?
The core progression is N, A, Amaj7, Dmaj/5, C♯m, and D, built around the A major tonal center.
What instruments play on "When The Water Falls"?
The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, electric piano, and synth pads.
Can I get "When The Water Falls" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "When The Water Falls" by Collective Soul, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "When The Water Falls" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"When The Water Falls" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in A major with 10 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "When The Water Falls" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "When The Water Falls" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "When The Water Falls" on?
"When The Water Falls" appears on Collective Soul (1995).
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