Help dissecting this beat?

ykeezy

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Im trying to recreate this beat to better make similar beats. I can't post links yet, but the song is "Jaden Smith - Symba" here's a link (actual beat starts at 0:40):

Jaden Smith - Symba - YouTube

The track starts with this sound that increases in volume as the notes progress, and it's quite soothing. Its the main melody for the entire track. Whats the instrument/synth or even preset being used or how can I mimic this sound? Also whats the chord progression?

The drum beat is pretty simple and I think I got it down, but if anyone is able to get it exactly and show me the components/where the each part hits, that'd be great. Also I had trouble finding drum samples that fit this type of old school beat, if anyone has kits with similar sounds they could send that'd be fantastic.

The main melody is what I have trouble with most. Also, I'm on FL Studio. Thanks!

 
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