Product Description
This is a professionally prepared simplified transcription, tab arrangement, and full notation for 4-string bass guitar, acoustic guitar (violão), and electric guitar, all in standard tuning (E-A-D-G for bass / E-A-D-G-B-E for guitars) of the introspective and soul-stirring song "Hold On" by the legendary John Lennon, from his landmark 1970 solo debut album Plastic Ono Band.
Written in the expressive key of E Major / C# Minor, this arrangement captures the emotional rawness, spiritual vulnerability, and minimalist beauty that define Lennons early solo work. This adaptation has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity of the original performance while simplifying the harmonic content and voicings for beginner and intermediate musicians. The songs meditative feel, clean phrasing, and sparse instrumentation are translated into clear, playable lines for bass, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar, making it ideal for solo practice, ensemble arrangements, educational settings, or tribute performances.
The arrangement includes accurate tablature (TAB) and rhythm notation, allowing players of various skill levels to engage with the music comfortably and confidently. The bass transcription retains the subtle but emotionally supportive lines that underpin the piece, while the guitar parts offer simplified chord progressions and melodic phrases that honor the delicate phrasing of Lennons original guitar work. Each part is adapted to ensure smooth fingering, logical transitions, and stylistic authenticity.
Whether you are a music teacher, a student of classic rock, blues, or folk, or a dedicated Lennon fan, this sheet music provides a meaningful and musically rewarding experience. It is perfect for recitals, acoustic sets, classroom performances, open mics, singer-songwriter showcases, and tribute concerts. This version is also a wonderful addition to the repertoire of musicians seeking music with emotional depth, social resonance, and historical significance.
Bring the voice of John Lennons quiet strength into your performance with this simplified yet expressive transcription for bass, guitar, and violão and let his message of peace and self-compassion shine through your strings.
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