Preview of the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement for “Reason To Believe” by Tim Hardin.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
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.
All of Tim Hardin 1Tim Hardin
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 "Reason To Believe" in?
"Reason To Believe" by Tim Hardin is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Reason To Believe"?
"Reason To Believe" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Reason To Believe"?
The core progression is C, G, F, D, Am, and D7, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Reason To Believe"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, male lead vocals, electric bass, drums, and harmonica.
Can I get "Reason To Believe" violin sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement of "Reason To Believe" by Tim Hardin, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Reason To Believe" violin sheet music easy to play?
"Reason To Believe" violin sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in C major with 6 core chords, 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 "Reason To Believe" violin sheet music?
Yes. The beginner violin sheet music for "Reason To Believe" 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 "Reason To Believe" on?
"Reason To Believe" appears on Tim Hardin 1 (1966).
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