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How It Is
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Notations:
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Authentic Guitar TAB Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Instruments:
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Voice Electric Guitar 1 Electric Guitar 2 Acoustic Guitar 1 Acoustic Guitar 2 Guitar or Mandolin Backup Vocals |
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Range:
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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7 |
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Product #:
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MN0063260 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
How It Is |
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Voice Electric Guitar 1 Electric Guitar 2 Acoustic Guitar 1 Acoustic Guitar 2 Guitar or Mandolin Backup Vocals | |
Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0063260 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
7 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Here's a little trap that sometimes catches ev'ryone, when today's as far as we can see. |
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Arrangement Details
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Rush |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Electric Guitar 1 Electric Guitar 2 Acoustic Guitar 1 Acoustic Guitar 2 Guitar or Mandolin Backup Vocals | |
Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0063260 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 134 |
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Notations: |
Authentic Guitar TAB Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, How It Is
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Date: |
2002 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0063260 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Here's a little trap that sometimes catches ev'ryone, when today's as far as we can see. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0063260 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The authentic guitar TAB edition of “How It Is” is in D major. 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.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the authentic guitar TAB score for “How It Is” 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 authentic guitar TAB arrangement include?
The authentic guitar TAB arrangement of “How It Is” is written for voice, electric guitar 1, electric guitar 2, acoustic guitar 1, acoustic guitar 2, guitar or mandolin and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “How It Is” by Rush is an authentic guitar TAB arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. This edition includes 7 pages of music.
It's written in D major. It's marked moderately fast, at about 134 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Electric Guitar 1, Electric Guitar 2, Acoustic Guitar 1, Acoustic Guitar 2, Guitar or Mandolin and Backup Vocals.
Contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Arena Rock. There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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