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Generally upbeat in mood, fast in tempo, and played almost exclusively in 4/4 time, surf music could be easily played by minimally talented musicians.
Generally upbeat in mood, fast in tempo, and played almost exclusively in 4/4 time, surf music could be easily played by minimally talented musicians.
The instruments most commonly used were lead and rhythm [[electric guitar]]s, an electric [[bass guitar]] (which the form pioneeered the use of), and [[drum]]s. These were sometimes supplemented by [[saxophone]], [[piano]] and other more unusual instruments, such as the [[French horn]] by the Marketts.
The instruments most commonly used were lead and rhythm [[electric guitar]]s, an electric [[bass guitar]] (which the form pioneered the use of), and [[drum]]s. These were sometimes supplemented by [[saxophone]], [[piano]] and other more unusual instruments, such as the [[French horn]] by the Marketts.
Many surf tracks are instrumentals, though [[sampling|audio samples]] of car noises and waves were frequently added for atmosphere. Vocal tracks often featured extensive harmonising.
Many surf tracks are instrumentals, though [[sampling|audio samples]] of car noises and waves were frequently added for atmosphere. Vocal tracks often featured extensive harmonising.