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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Historia De Tommy" by César Costa, in B♭ major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Historia De Tommy" by César Costa

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Historia De Tommy” by César Costa.

Historia De Tommy by César Costa
Double Bass Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The double bass 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

GenreLatin American folk · traditional folk · narrative ballad
Moodmelancholic · nostalgic · dramatic
Signaturestorytelling folk ballad with a mournful, cinematic feel
B♭ major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B♭
E♭
F7
Dm
F
Fmaj/5
Cm7
Dm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male lead vocals
clear, expressive, narrative timbre with slight vibrato
acoustic guitar
warm, fingerpicked accompaniment
accordion
rich, sustained chords and melodic fills
bass guitar
steady, supportive low end
drums
simple, steady 4/4 rhythm with soft snare and hi-hat
Album & artist
ALBUM

La historia musical de César Costa (2008)

A 30-track retrospective collecting highlights from Costa's career, running over 80 minutes. It serves as a broad overview of his recorded output, drawing on the rock and roll and pop material he produced across several decades.

All of La historia musical de César Costa
Artist

César Costa

César Costa (born César Antero Roel Schreurs in 1941) is a Mexican singer, actor, and television personality from Mexico City who played a central role in bringing rock and roll to Mexico in the late 1950s. He started out as the guitarist and vocalist of Los Black Jeans, recording Spanish-language covers of American hits, before launching a long solo career that spans rock and roll, pop, and balladry. Over the decades he also built a parallel career in Mexican television and film.

All César Costa songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Historia De Tommy" in?

"Historia De Tommy" by César Costa is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Historia De Tommy"?

"Historia De Tommy" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Historia De Tommy"?

The core progression is B♭, E♭, F7, Dm, F, and Fmaj/5, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Historia De Tommy"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, accordion, bass guitar, drums, and male lead vocals.

Can I get "Historia De Tommy" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Historia De Tommy" by César Costa, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Historia De Tommy" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Historia De Tommy" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in B♭ major with 9 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 "Historia De Tommy" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Historia De Tommy" 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 "Historia De Tommy" on?

"Historia De Tommy" appears on La historia musical de César Costa (2008).

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