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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus, in E♭ minor at about 54 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” by Charles Mingus.

Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
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

Genrejazz · bebop · post-bop
Moodmelancholic · reflective
SignatureMingus’s expressive tenor saxophone and walking bassline
E♭ minor
Key
54
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭7
B7
Emaj7
A7
C♯7
A♭m7
Fm7
B♭7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (Theme A)Head (Theme B)Solo Section (Tenor Sax)Head (Theme A) RepriseHead (Theme B) RepriseCoda
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

tenor saxophone
expressive, melodic lead voice
walking bassline
steady, melodic, driving the harmonic motion
brushed drum kit
soft, swinging rhythm with subtle ride cymbal accents
piano
comping with rich, extended jazz chords
acoustic double bass
warm, resonant foundation
Album & artist
ALBUM

Mingus Ah Um (1959)

Recorded in May 1959, this was Mingus's first album for Columbia Records and it works almost like a survey of jazz history, touching on gospel, blues, and swing while remaining distinctly his own. It includes standout tracks like 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat' and 'Better Git It In Your Soul', and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013.

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Artist

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was a bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist from Nogales, Arizona, who grew up in Los Angeles and later made his name in New York. He worked across hard bop, post-bop, and avant-garde jazz, and his music wove together loosely composed passages with improvised solos in a way that shaped the sound of jazz across the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. He collaborated with musicians including Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Eric Dolphy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz composers in history.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" in?

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus is in E♭ minor.

What is the tempo of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" plays at around 54 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?

The core progression is E♭7, B7, Emaj7, A7, C♯7, and A♭m7, built around the E♭ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?

The recording features tenor saxophone, walking bassline, brushed drum kit, piano, and acoustic double bass.

Can I get "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 54 BPM in E♭ minor with 22 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 "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" 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 "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" on?

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" appears on Mingus Ah Um (1959).

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