RDR2

Slide Guitar (Dobro or Lap Steel): Long, bending notes that cry out across a dusty plain Banjo (muted plucking): Sparse, rhythmic accents with echo Acoustic Guitar: Fingerpicked minor chords — slow, haunting progression Fiddle: Occasional, sorrowful swells like wind through an abandoned camp Mouth Harp (Jaw Harp): Subtle, rhythmic twangs in the background Native-style Frame Drum or Light Kick: Slow, heartbeat rhythm Ambient Sounds (optional): Wind, distant crows, campfire crackle 🎧 Mood & Vibe: Key: D minor (for that dark, Western soul) Tempo: ~65–75 BPM Style: Cinematic Western / Ambient Frontier Inspiration: Think of the moments riding alone at dusk, standing over a grave, or staring out across the plains as a storm rolls in

Slide Guitar (Dobro or Lap Steel): Long, bending notes that cry out across a dusty plain Banjo (muted plucking): Sparse, rhythmic accents with echo Acoustic Guitar: Fingerpicked minor chords — slow, haunting progression Fiddle: Occasional, sorrowful swells like wind through an abandoned camp Mouth Harp (Jaw Harp): Subtle, rhythmic twangs in the background Native-style Frame Drum or Light Kick: Slow, heartbeat rhythm Ambient Sounds (optional): Wind, distant crows, campfire crackle 🎧 Mood & Vibe: Key: D minor (for that dark, Western soul) Tempo: ~65–75 BPM Style: Cinematic Western / Ambient Frontier Inspiration: Think of the moments riding alone at dusk, standing over a grave, or staring out across the plains as a storm rolls in

Banjo: The melodic lead — clawhammer or 3-finger style, Fast pickin’, some slides, hammer-ons, and a few high-string twangs for flavor, Think “Deliverance” got drunk on moonshine, Jaw Harp (aka Jew's Harp): Provides the twangy, metallic “boing-da-doing” sounds — used rhythmically like a percussive bass line that talks back to the banjo, Add a little mouth movement to give it attitude, Jug: Your bass, Someone’s got one cheek puffed, blowing rhythm like a stand-up tuba — FWOMP-fwomp-fwomp, Might even solo with some wet bubbling tones mid-song, Washboard: The drummer of the bunch, Played with thimbles, spoons, or a bent-up fork — giving that chk-chk-CHAK every beat, with fills before each breakdown, Suggested Groove: Tempo: 95–105 BPM Key: A minor or D major (jaw harp-friendly) Vibe: Swampy, gritty, and weirdly funky, Think a barn party where someone’s cousin showed up with no shoes and a possum in his backpack, Structure: Intro: Banjo solo (8 bars) Verse Loop: Jug + washboard g

Fast-pickin’, clawhammer style or 3-finger roll Sets the upbeat melody — bright and playful 🪗 Jaw Harp Twangy boings for rhythm and comedic flair Comes in between banjo phrases for bounce and groove Think “boing-ka-ting, boing-ka-ting” around the beat 🥤 Jugs Bassline of the track Blown rhythmically: oom, pah, oom oom, pah Adds the low-end pulse with pitch variation via embouchure (mouth shape) 🧼 Washboard The percussive backbone Finger thimbles rattling on syncopated off-beats Toss in some rim-clicks or cowbell for texture (if you wanna get rowdy) 🎶 Song Style: Tempo: ~115–125 BPM Key: D Major (easy for banjo and jaw harp) Mood: Whimsical, bouncy, perfect for barndances, moonshine mischief, or streaming background fun 🏕️ Scene It Fits: A possum wedding Gator wrasslin’ intermission music Hillbilly heist getaway scen

Banjo: 3-finger roll style, bright and bouncy, carrying the melody, Mountain Dulcimer: Provides a droning harmony and slides in with some melodic fills, Jug: Blown rhythmically to mimic a tuba or bass — lays down the “oom-pah” thump in the low end, Washboard: Played with thimbles or spoons, keeping the rhythm sharp with scrapes, taps, and occasional rolls, Vibe/Style: Tempo: ~110–120 BPM Key: G major (or D for easier dulcimer play) Style: Backwoods Appalachian jug-band meets bluegrass campfire jam Structure: AABB format, with a few call-and-response moments between banjo and dulcimer

Cinematic Western / Acoustic Folk Tone: Melancholic but hopeful; fits scenes of riding alone, watching the sun dip over the plains, or reflecting on a life of hard choices Tempo: ~75–85 BPM (slow and steady) Key: D minor or A minor (adds that haunting Wild West flavor) 🪕 Instrumentation: Acoustic Fingerpicked Guitar: Main melodic theme, using open chords and soft slides Slide Guitar (Lap Steel or Dobro): Adds a haunting, distant feel — like a coyote howlin’ way out yonder Harmonica (Sparse): Occasional lonely wail, not overused Fiddle (Soft and Worn): Low register, slightly gritty vibrato for emotional depth Ambient Percussion (Brush snare / Low tom): Light heartbeat rhythm to drive tension gently forward

Cinematic Western / Acoustic Folk Tone: Melancholic but hopeful; fits scenes of riding alone, watching the sun dip over the plains, or reflecting on a life of hard choices Tempo: ~75–85 BPM (slow and steady) Key: D minor or A minor (adds that haunting Wild West flavor) 🪕 Instrumentation: Acoustic Fingerpicked Guitar: Main melodic theme, using open chords and soft slides Slide Guitar (Lap Steel or Dobro): Adds a haunting, distant feel — like a coyote howlin’ way out yonder Harmonica (Sparse): Occasional lonely wail, not overused Fiddle (Soft and Worn): Low register, slightly gritty vibrato for emotional depth Ambient Percussion (Brush snare / Low tom): Light heartbeat rhythm to drive tension gently forward

Cinematic Western / Acoustic Folk Tone: Melancholic but hopeful; fits scenes of riding alone, watching the sun dip over the plains, or reflecting on a life of hard choices Tempo: ~75–85 BPM (slow and steady) Key: D minor or A minor (adds that haunting Wild West flavor) 🪕 Instrumentation: Acoustic Fingerpicked Guitar: Main melodic theme, using open chords and soft slides Slide Guitar (Lap Steel or Dobro): Adds a haunting, distant feel — like a coyote howlin’ way out yonder Harmonica (Sparse): Occasional lonely wail, not overused Fiddle (Soft and Worn): Low register, slightly gritty vibrato for emotional depth Ambient Percussion (Brush snare / Low tom): Light heartbeat rhythm to drive tension gently forward

Cinematic Western / Acoustic Folk Tone: Melancholic but hopeful; fits scenes of riding alone, watching the sun dip over the plains, or reflecting on a life of hard choices Tempo: ~75–85 BPM (slow and steady) Key: D minor or A minor (adds that haunting Wild West flavor) 🪕 Instrumentation: Acoustic Fingerpicked Guitar: Main melodic theme, using open chords and soft slides Slide Guitar (Lap Steel or Dobro): Adds a haunting, distant feel — like a coyote howlin’ way out yonder Harmonica (Sparse): Occasional lonely wail, not overused Fiddle (Soft and Worn): Low register, slightly gritty vibrato for emotional depth Ambient Percussion (Brush snare / Low tom): Light heartbeat rhythm to drive tension gently forward

Slide Guitar (Dobro or Lap Steel): Long, bending notes that cry out across a dusty plain Banjo (muted plucking): Sparse, rhythmic accents with echo Acoustic Guitar: Fingerpicked minor chords — slow, haunting progression Fiddle: Occasional, sorrowful swells like wind through an abandoned camp Mouth Harp (Jaw Harp): Subtle, rhythmic twangs in the background Native-style Frame Drum or Light Kick: Slow, heartbeat rhythm Ambient Sounds (optional): Wind, distant crows, campfire crackle 🎧 Mood & Vibe: Key: D minor (for that dark, Western soul) Tempo: ~65–75 BPM Style: Cinematic Western / Ambient Frontier Inspiration: Think of the moments riding alone at dusk, standing over a grave, or staring out across the plains as a storm rolls in

Slide Guitar (Dobro or Lap Steel): Long, bending notes that cry out across a dusty plain Banjo (muted plucking): Sparse, rhythmic accents with echo Acoustic Guitar: Fingerpicked minor chords — slow, haunting progression Fiddle: Occasional, sorrowful swells like wind through an abandoned camp Mouth Harp (Jaw Harp): Subtle, rhythmic twangs in the background Native-style Frame Drum or Light Kick: Slow, heartbeat rhythm Ambient Sounds (optional): Wind, distant crows, campfire crackle 🎧 Mood & Vibe: Key: D minor (for that dark, Western soul) Tempo: ~65–75 BPM Style: Cinematic Western / Ambient Frontier Inspiration: Think of the moments riding alone at dusk, standing over a grave, or staring out across the plains as a storm rolls in

🔹 Banjo Fast roll picking or clawhammer Adds a sense of urgency and twang Great for pushing momentum 🔹 Fiddle (Violin) Sharp, high-register runs or fast drones Perfect for that wild, chaotic energy during a pursuit 🔹 Acoustic Guitar Fast flat-picking or rhythmic strumming Keeps the harmonic base grounded while driving tempo 🔹 Dobro / Slide Guitar Quick slides, aggressive picking Adds that gritty metallic Western edge 🔹 Upright Bass / Tuba Pounding 2-beat rhythm (or “boom-chick” style) Bass lines that chase you down a canyon 🔹 Snare Drum (Brush or Stick) Military-style snare rolls or syncopated bursts Suggests tension, hoofbeats, or rising action 🔹 Jaw Harp (Optional) Twangy “boing-da-doing” undercurrent for quirky tension 🔹 Harmonica (Optional) Short bursts or frantic lines to amplify chaos or suspense

🔹 Banjo Fast roll picking or clawhammer Adds a sense of urgency and twang Great for pushing momentum 🔹 Fiddle (Violin) Sharp, high-register runs or fast drones Perfect for that wild, chaotic energy during a pursuit 🔹 Acoustic Guitar Fast flat-picking or rhythmic strumming Keeps the harmonic base grounded while driving tempo 🔹 Dobro / Slide Guitar Quick slides, aggressive picking Adds that gritty metallic Western edge 🔹 Upright Bass / Tuba Pounding 2-beat rhythm (or “boom-chick” style) Bass lines that chase you down a canyon 🔹 Snare Drum (Brush or Stick) Military-style snare rolls or syncopated bursts Suggests tension, hoofbeats, or rising action 🔹 Jaw Harp (Optional) Twangy “boing-da-doing” undercurrent for quirky tension 🔹 Harmonica (Optional) Short bursts or frantic lines to amplify chaos or suspense

🔹 Banjo Fast roll picking or clawhammer Adds a sense of urgency and twang Great for pushing momentum 🔹 Fiddle (Violin) Sharp, high-register runs or fast drones Perfect for that wild, chaotic energy during a pursuit 🔹 Acoustic Guitar Fast flat-picking or rhythmic strumming Keeps the harmonic base grounded while driving tempo 🔹 Dobro / Slide Guitar Quick slides, aggressive picking Adds that gritty metallic Western edge 🔹 Upright Bass / Tuba Pounding 2-beat rhythm (or “boom-chick” style) Bass lines that chase you down a canyon 🔹 Snare Drum (Brush or Stick) Military-style snare rolls or syncopated bursts Suggests tension, hoofbeats, or rising action 🔹 Jaw Harp (Optional) Twangy “boing-da-doing” undercurrent for quirky tension 🔹 Harmonica (Optional) Short bursts or frantic lines to amplify chaos or suspense

🔹 Banjo Fast roll picking or clawhammer Adds a sense of urgency and twang Great for pushing momentum 🔹 Fiddle (Violin) Sharp, high-register runs or fast drones Perfect for that wild, chaotic energy during a pursuit 🔹 Acoustic Guitar Fast flat-picking or rhythmic strumming Keeps the harmonic base grounded while driving tempo 🔹 Dobro / Slide Guitar Quick slides, aggressive picking Adds that gritty metallic Western edge 🔹 Upright Bass / Tuba Pounding 2-beat rhythm (or “boom-chick” style) Bass lines that chase you down a canyon 🔹 Snare Drum (Brush or Stick) Military-style snare rolls or syncopated bursts Suggests tension, hoofbeats, or rising action 🔹 Jaw Harp (Optional) Twangy “boing-da-doing” undercurrent for quirky tension 🔹 Harmonica (Optional) Short bursts or frantic lines to amplify chaos or suspense

Cinematic Western / Acoustic Folk Tone: Melancholic but hopeful; fits scenes of riding alone, watching the sun dip over the plains, or reflecting on a life of hard choices Tempo: ~75–85 BPM (slow and steady) Key: D minor or A minor (adds that haunting Wild West flavor) 🪕 Instrumentation: Acoustic Fingerpicked Guitar: Main melodic theme, using open chords and soft slides Slide Guitar (Lap Steel or Dobro): Adds a haunting, distant feel — like a coyote howlin’ way out yonder Harmonica (Sparse): Occasional lonely wail, not overused Fiddle (Soft and Worn): Low register, slightly gritty vibrato for emotional depth Ambient Percussion (Brush snare / Low tom): Light heartbeat rhythm to drive tension gently forward Optional Elements: Wind textures, distant thunder rumbles, crackling fire for atmosphere

Cinematic Western / Acoustic Folk Tone: Melancholic but hopeful; fits scenes of riding alone, watching the sun dip over the plains, or reflecting on a life of hard choices Tempo: ~75–85 BPM (slow and steady) Key: D minor or A minor (adds that haunting Wild West flavor) 🪕 Instrumentation: Acoustic Fingerpicked Guitar: Main melodic theme, using open chords and soft slides Slide Guitar (Lap Steel or Dobro): Adds a haunting, distant feel — like a coyote howlin’ way out yonder Harmonica (Sparse): Occasional lonely wail, not overused Fiddle (Soft and Worn): Low register, slightly gritty vibrato for emotional depth Ambient Percussion (Brush snare / Low tom): Light heartbeat rhythm to drive tension gently forward Optional Elements: Wind textures, distant thunder rumbles, crackling fire for atmosphere

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar: Sparse, haunting arpeggios (think the main theme of RDR2) Slide Guitar (Dobro or Lap Steel): Slow, mournful wails that rise and fall like the wind through the plains Fiddle/Violin: Occasional tremolo and long, emotional notes — evoking loss, memory, and struggle Banjo (Muted): Light, rhythmic rolls for texture (not bluegrass fast — just emotional) Harmonica (Optional): Soulful fills between guitar phrases Ambient Percussion: Distant toms, boot stomps, or gallop-like rhythmic taps to create tension 🎬 Mood & Setting: Cinematic and dusty — like you're riding alone at dusk after burying a friend Reflective, but tense — it fits both the open-world riding segments and heavy story beats Think: you’re watching the sun set over the Heartlands, hat pulled low, thinking about Dutch’s last speech… 🎼 Key: D Minor 🎵 Tempo: ~70–80 BPM 🎧 Style: Western folk meets ambient cinematic

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar: Sparse, haunting arpeggios (think the main theme of RDR2) Slide Guitar (Dobro or Lap Steel): Slow, mournful wails that rise and fall like the wind through the plains Fiddle/Violin: Occasional tremolo and long, emotional notes — evoking loss, memory, and struggle Banjo (Muted): Light, rhythmic rolls for texture (not bluegrass fast — just emotional) Harmonica (Optional): Soulful fills between guitar phrases Ambient Percussion: Distant toms, boot stomps, or gallop-like rhythmic taps to create tension 🎬 Mood & Setting: Cinematic and dusty — like you're riding alone at dusk after burying a friend Reflective, but tense — it fits both the open-world riding segments and heavy story beats Think: you’re watching the sun set over the Heartlands, hat pulled low, thinking about Dutch’s last speech… 🎼 Key: D Minor 🎵 Tempo: ~70–80 BPM 🎧 Style: Western folk meets ambient cinematic

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar: Sparse, haunting arpeggios (think the main theme of RDR2) Slide Guitar (Dobro or Lap Steel): Slow, mournful wails that rise and fall like the wind through the plains Fiddle/Violin: Occasional tremolo and long, emotional notes — evoking loss, memory, and struggle Banjo (Muted): Light, rhythmic rolls for texture (not bluegrass fast — just emotional) Harmonica (Optional): Soulful fills between guitar phrases Ambient Percussion: Distant toms, boot stomps, or gallop-like rhythmic taps to create tension 🎬 Mood & Setting: Cinematic and dusty — like you're riding alone at dusk after burying a friend Reflective, but tense — it fits both the open-world riding segments and heavy story beats Think: you’re watching the sun set over the Heartlands, hat pulled low, thinking about Dutch’s last speech… 🎼 Key: D Minor 🎵 Tempo: ~70–80 BPM 🎧 Style: Western folk meets ambient cinematic

Instruments: Full string orchestra, drums, harmonica, choir • Mood: Hopeful and tragic — final ride energy

Instruments: Full string orchestra, drums, harmonica, choir • Mood: Hopeful and tragic — final ride energy

Instruments: Ambient insects, slide guitar, eerie banjo plucks, light percussion • Mood: Mysterious, dangerous — gators and ghosts ain’t far