Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “How Long” by Tim Hardin.
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What's in the mix
Tim Hardin 1 (1966)
Hardin's debut on Verve Forecast pulled from blues, country, folk, and jazz, and introduced songs like 'Reason to Believe' and 'Misty Roses' that would go on to be widely covered. Critics placed it among the more significant debut records of the mid-1960s.
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Tim Hardin was an American singer-songwriter from Eugene, Oregon, who worked in folk, blues, and jazz through the 1960s and 1970s. He wrote intimate, emotionally direct songs that many other artists covered, with 'Reason to Believe' and 'If I Were a Carpenter' becoming especially well-traveled standards. His output was small but his influence on the singer-songwriter tradition has been lasting.
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Good to know
What key is "How Long" in?
"How Long" by Tim Hardin is in E major.
What is the tempo of "How Long"?
"How Long" plays at around 63 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "How Long"?
The core progression is B7, A7, E, E7, Am7, and Am, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "How Long"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, harmonica, bass guitar, and drums.
Can I get "How Long" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "How Long" by Tim Hardin, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "How Long" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"How Long" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 63 BPM in E major with 7 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 "How Long" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "How Long" 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 "How Long" on?
"How Long" appears on Tim Hardin 1 (1966).
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