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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "El Bacalao" by AMARFIS Y LA BANDA DE ATAKKE, in D minor at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "El Bacalao" by AMARFIS Y LA BANDA DE ATAKKE

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “El Bacalao” by AMARFIS Y LA BANDA DE ATAKKE.

El Bacalao by AMARFIS Y LA BANDA DE ATAKKE
Tenor Sax Sheet Music

B♭ transposingTreble clefMid-staff range

The tenor sax part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument. It is a B♭ transposing instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

GenreSalsa · Latin Jazz · Afro-Cuban Jazz
MoodEnergetic · Joyful · Celebratory
SignatureAfro-Cuban salsa with a modern Latin jazz twist
D minor
Key
176
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
Am
C
Gmaj/3
A
A7
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumental BreakVerseChorusBridgeFinal ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

Percussion
Complex, syncopated Afro-Cuban percussion (congas, bongos, timbales, cowbell) driving the groove
Bass
Round, melodic bassline that locks with the percussion
Piano
Rhythmic montuno patterns with bright, percussive chords
Brass
Powerful, punchy trumpet and trombone lines delivering melodic hooks and call‑and‑response figures
Vocals
Male lead voice with a clear, strong, expressive timbre, singing in Spanish; male backing voices provide tight harmonies and call‑and‑response responses
Album & artist
ALBUM

La revolución del mambo (2002)

The third studio effort from the group, following the breakthrough of their debut and the album Caeme Atras. It continued the band's merengue and mambo-driven sound and was part of a strong commercial run for the act in the early 2000s.

All of La revolución del mambo
Artist

AMARFIS Y LA BANDA DE ATAKKE

Amarfis y La Banda de Atakke is a merengue and tropical music act built around Amarfis Aquino, a vocalist and bandleader originally from Sabana Grande de Boya, Dominican Republic. Aquino relocated to New York, studied composition and arranging at the City College of New York, and worked with various tropical groups before signing with Sonolux (Sony Music) in the late 1990s. The group plays in a high-energy style rooted in merengue, and their early recordings charted across Latin America, the United States, and Europe.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Bacalao" in?

"El Bacalao" by AMARFIS Y LA BANDA DE ATAKKE is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "El Bacalao"?

"El Bacalao" plays at around 176 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "El Bacalao"?

The core progression is Dm, Am, C, Gmaj/3, A, and A7, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Bacalao"?

The recording features Percussion, Bass, Piano, Brass, and Vocals.

Can I get "El Bacalao" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "El Bacalao" by AMARFIS Y LA BANDA DE ATAKKE, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "El Bacalao" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"El Bacalao" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in D minor with 7 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "El Bacalao" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "El Bacalao" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "El Bacalao" on?

"El Bacalao" appears on La revolución del mambo (2002).

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