Raindrop
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Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 14:11:23 -0500 (CDT)
From: Mike Farmer <mfarmer@mail.coin.missouri.edu>
Here is the intro to Tripping Daisy's Raindrop. I didn't actuall figure
all of this out, it was mostly David Lowenfels(ellipsis@anc.ak.net), but
I'm posting it and adding a few of my own ideas of how it is played. The
first thing to know is that the tuning is different, the high e string is
tuned down to a D. There are two guitars playing slightly different
things, making the song sound really cool:
Guitar 1
D-3-3-3--3-3-3-8-8-8-8 3-3-3--3-3-3-8-8--8--8
B-3-3-3--4-4-4-9-9-9-9 then 3-3-3--4-4-4-9-9-11-11
G-3-3-3--3-3-3-8-8-8-8 3-3-3--3-3-3-8-8--8--8
Guitar 2
D-3--3-3-8--8--8--8
B-3--3-3-11-11-11-11
G-3--3-3-8--8--8--8
That's what I have from memory. I'll try and figure out the rest, but
that is probably the coolest part of the song. Mike Farmer
<mfarmer@mail.coin.missouri.edu> transcribed this, David Lowenfels
figured it out(see address above).
How to play Raindrop
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.