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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death, in D major at about 214 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Gb City” by Bass Drum Of Death.

Gb City by Bass Drum Of Death
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · indie rock · post‑punk revival
Mooddriving · urgent · rebellious
Signaturerepetitive chant, tight rhythm, raw energy
D major
Key
214
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
D7
D
A
F
G
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a driving four‑on‑the‑floor kick and crisp snare
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
guitars
distorted electric guitars playing rhythmic, repetitive riffs that lock with the bass
vocals
male lead voice, raw and slightly strained, delivered in a chant‑like, urgent style
synth/keys
subtle synth pads and occasional melodic accents that add texture without detracting from the guitars
Album & artist
ALBUM

GB City (2011)

GB City is the band's debut album, recorded by Barrett largely on his own and released on Fat Possum Records in April 2011. It runs through short, punchy garage rock tracks that lean on fuzzed-out guitar riffs and a generally surly, no-frills energy.

All of GB City
Artist

Bass Drum Of Death

Bass Drum of Death is a garage punk band from Oxford, Mississippi, started by John Barrett in 2008 as a one-man project. Barrett writes the songs, handles vocals, and plays guitar, with a touring band filling out the live lineup. Their music sits in the territory of raw, lo-fi garage rock with a heavy, distorted edge.

All Bass Drum Of Death songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Gb City" in?

"Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Gb City"?

"Gb City" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Gb City"?

The core progression is N, D7, D, A, F, and G, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gb City"?

The recording features drums, bass, guitars, vocals, and synth/keys.

Can I get "Gb City" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Gb City" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Gb City" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 214 BPM in D major 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 "Gb City" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Gb City" 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 "Gb City" on?

"Gb City" appears on GB City (2011).

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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