Preview of the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement for “Second Best” by Jean Shepard.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Heartaches and Tears (1962)
Released by Capitol Records in March 1962, this 12-track album mixed new material with cover tunes and included the single 'How Long Does It Hurt (When a Heart Breaks)'. It was her fourth studio album and drew positive reviews at the time of its release.
All of Heartaches and TearsJean Shepard
Jean Shepard was born in 1933 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, and grew up to become one of the few women in the 1950s to build a full country music career on her own terms. Her family moved to California, where she got her start, and she made her name with hard-edged honky-tonk vocals and songs that dealt directly with love and heartbreak. She recorded for Capitol Records and became a long-standing member of the Grand Ole Opry.
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Good to know
What key is "Second Best" in?
"Second Best" by Jean Shepard is in F♯ major.
What is the tempo of "Second Best"?
"Second Best" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Second Best"?
The core progression is F♯, B, C♯7, A♭7, C♯, and E♭m7, built around the F♯ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Second Best"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, and string section.
Can I get "Second Best" violin sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement of "Second Best" by Jean Shepard, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Second Best" violin sheet music easy to play?
"Second Best" violin sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in F♯ 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 "Second Best" violin sheet music?
Yes. The beginner violin sheet music for "Second Best" 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 "Second Best" on?
"Second Best" appears on Heartaches and Tears (1962).
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