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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Alma En Pena" by Carlos Gardel, in E minor at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Alma En Pena" by Carlos Gardel

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Alma En Pena” by Carlos Gardel.

Alma En Pena by Carlos Gardel
Bass Guitar Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

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

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genretango · classical · folk
Moodmelancholic · passionate · dramatic
Signaturepassionate tango lament
E minor
Key
125
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
G
Am
F
B7
Em
D
Bmaj/5
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

bandoneon
lead melodic voice, expressive phrasing and ornamentation
acoustic guitar
rhythmic, syncopated strumming providing the harmonic foundation
double bass
deep, resonant walking bassline anchoring the harmony
piano
subtle harmonic support and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Su obra integral, volumen 16: Tango argentino (1991)

The sixteenth installment in a comprehensive series documenting Gardel's complete recorded output, released on the Spanish label El Bandoneón. Like the other volumes in the set, it presents original recordings organized thematically or chronologically.

All of Su obra integral, volumen 16: Tango argentino
Artist

Carlos Gardel

Carlos Gardel was a French-born Argentine singer, composer, and actor who grew up in Buenos Aires and became the defining voice of tango. His rich baritone and dramatic phrasing shaped the genre in the early twentieth century, and his influence spread through recordings, radio, and film across Latin America and beyond. He died in a plane crash in 1935, but his recordings have remained in print ever since.

All Carlos Gardel songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Alma En Pena" in?

"Alma En Pena" by Carlos Gardel is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "Alma En Pena"?

"Alma En Pena" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Alma En Pena"?

The core progression is C, G, Am, F, B7, and Em, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Alma En Pena"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, bandoneon, double bass, and piano.

Can I get "Alma En Pena" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Alma En Pena" by Carlos Gardel, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Alma En Pena" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Alma En Pena" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in E minor with 11 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Alma En Pena" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Alma En Pena" 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 "Alma En Pena" on?

"Alma En Pena" appears on Su obra integral, volumen 16: Tango argentino (1991).

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