- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Maxwell's Silver Hammer |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-B5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar/Vocal Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
130 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0054795 |
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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: |
8 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Joan was quizzical, studied pataphysical science in the home. |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
8 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-B5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar/Vocal Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0054795 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 130 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Notations: |
Guitar TAB Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1969 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0054795 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Joan was quizzical, studied pataphysical science in the home. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Abbey Road |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “Maxwell's Silver Hammer” is in D major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “Maxwell's Silver Hammer” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2 and guitar 3. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, 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 “Maxwell's Silver Hammer” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Maxwell's Silver Hammer” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Maxwell's Silver Hammer” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “Maxwell's Silver Hammer” by The Beatles is a guitar recorded versions arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. This edition is 8 pages long.
The published key is D major. It's marked moderately, at about 130 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Guitar 3.
Contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Pop on Musicnotes. There are 14 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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