Rather Be
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First purchase must contain a minimum of 10 prints.
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“Rather Be” by Pentatonix is available as a SAB choir + accompaniment arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It has also been performed by Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne. It was originally composed by James Napier, Nicole Marshall and Jack Patterson. It includes 19 pages of music.
The original key is A minor. The tempo marking is moderately, around 118 BPM. It's written for SAB Choir, Bass Voice or Synth Bass, Piano Accompaniment and Voice or Female Voice. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Pop. This song is available in 89 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. The arrangement is by Mark Brymer.
- Arrangement
- SAB Choir + Accompaniment
- Composers
- James Napier , Nicole Marshall , Jack Patterson , Grace Chatto
- Lyricists
- James Napier , Nicole Marshall , Jack Patterson , Grace Chatto
- Product #
- MN0154703
- Pages
- 19 Pages
- Instruments
- SAB Choir, Bass Voice or Synth Bass, Piano Accompaniment, Voice or Female Voice
- 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 SAB 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 SAB 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 SAB choir + accompaniment arrangement include?
The SAB choir + accompaniment arrangement of “Rather Be” is written for SAB choir, bass voice or synth bass, piano and voice or female voice. The score includes separate parts for soprano, alto and baritone, 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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