The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel - Guitar TAB, Guitar/Vocal/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 9)

The Sound of Silence

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By Simon & Garfunkel Guitar Tab Pages: 9
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John_T_Ledermann ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

An accurate rendition of this moving song by Paul written during his most fertile period.

Score Details

Available as digital sheet music, “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel is a guitar tab arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Paul Simon. This edition includes 9 pages of music. It's written in D# minor.

The tempo marking is moderately, around 104 BPM. It's written for Voice, Guitar and Backup Vocals. This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Folk.

This song is available in 300 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. Customers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 ratings. One customer writes: “An accurate rendition of this moving song by Paul written during his most fertile period.”

From the Book:

Acoustic Hits - Guitar Play-Along Volume 141

Arrangement
Guitar TAB
Composer
Paul Simon
Lyricist
Paul Simon
Product #
MN0107721
Pages
9 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Guitar , Backup Vocals
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from C#4 to F#5
Publisher
AMPD
Date
1964
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 104
Original Published Key
D# Minor
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes
Notation
Guitar TAB

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The guitar TAB edition of “The Sound of Silence” is in D# 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.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the guitar TAB score for “The Sound of Silence” 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?

The guitar TAB arrangement of “The Sound of Silence” is written for voice, guitar 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.

Is “The Sound of Silence” available for other instruments?

Yes. “The Sound of Silence” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Sound of Silence” 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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