What key is Moon River in?

F major
Moon River: Need-to-Know The original recording of this song is in 3/4 time, in the key of F major. However, since this is not commonly called at jazz jam sessions, there is no one “accepted key”. You may be asked to play Moon River in various keys to fit the range or the vocalist or lead instrumentalist.

What key did Audrey Hepburn sing Moon River?

F♯ Major
Moon River is written in the key of F♯ Major.

What tempo is Moon River?

Moon River is a very sad song by Henry Mancini with a tempo of 92 BPM. It can also be used double-time at 184 BPM. The track runs 2 minutes and 41 seconds long with a C key and a major mode.

What time signature is Moon River?

Moon River is played at 77 Beats Per Minute (Andante), or 26 Measures/Bars Per Minute. Time Signature: 3/4.

Does Audrey Hepburn actually play the guitar?

To few people’s surprise, Audrey Hepburn is not actually playing the guitar part in this scene. It was in fact played by session guitarist Bob Bain – read this wonderful article by Fretboard Journal commemorating him.

How old was Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

thirty-one years old
Audrey Hepburn was thirty-one years old when playing Holly. Holly Golightly wears the same dresses all the way through the movie, simply changing the accessories to give each outfit a different look. Her black shift dress features through the movie at least four times.

How do you play G minor on guitar?

A simplified version of the G minor chord requires only placing your index finger on the first 3 strings (E, B & G) on the third fret. The change lies within placing just your ring finger on the fourth (D) string on the 5th fret.

What meter is Moon River in?

3/4
“Moon River”

GENERAL INFORMATION
Style	Ballad
Key	C – Eb
Meter	3/4
Measures	104

Is Moon River a jazz standard?

Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Moon River)

What was the song Moon River written about?

Mercer wrote the lyrics about a real river near his house in Savannah, Georgia. His window looked out at the river, and he had many fond memories there. The real river was originally called Back River, but it was officially renamed Moon River in honor of the song.