Rather Be
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“Rather Be” by Pentatonix is a SSAA choir + accompaniment arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It has also been recorded by Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne. It was written by James Napier, Nicole Marshall and Jack Patterson. It runs 19 pages.
The original published key is A minor. It's marked moderately, at about 118 BPM. The scoring is for SSAA Choir, Voice or Female Voice, Bass Voice or Synth Bass and Piano Accompaniment. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Pop style category. There are 89 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It was arranged by Mark Brymer.
- Arrangement
- SSAA Choir + Accompaniment
- Composers
- James Napier , Nicole Marshall , Jack Patterson , Grace Chatto
- Lyricists
- James Napier , Nicole Marshall , Jack Patterson , Grace Chatto
- Product #
- MN0154704
- Pages
- 19 Pages
- Instruments
- SSAA Choir, Voice or Female Voice, Bass Voice or Synth Bass, Piano Accompaniment
- Publisher
- EMI Music Ltd.
- Date
- 2014
- Tempo
- Moderately
- Metronome
- q = 118
- Original Published Key
- A Minor
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
Tags
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The SSAA choir + accompaniment edition of “Rather Be” is in A minor. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout. A first purchase of this title must include at least 10 prints.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the SSAA choir + accompaniment score for “Rather Be” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this SSAA choir + accompaniment arrangement include?
The SSAA choir + accompaniment arrangement of “Rather Be” is written for SSAA choir, voice or female voice, bass voice or synth bass and piano. The score includes separate parts for two soprano and two alto voices, allowing a choir to perform it with an accompanist. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Rather Be” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Rather Be” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Rather Be” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
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