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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Baboon Strength" by Charlie Hunter, in D minor at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Baboon Strength" by Charlie Hunter

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Baboon Strength” by Charlie Hunter.

Baboon Strength by Charlie Hunter
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz fusion · instrumental rock · experimental jazz
Moodenergetic · virtuosic · playful
Signaturehigh‑octane fusion with a quirky, off‑kilter edge
D minor
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
B♭7
A
Am
Fmaj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
lead voice, constantly shifting between clean, overdriven, and heavily processed tones; often takes the melodic lead and drives the harmonic direction
electric bass
syncopated, round, and highly active, providing a complex, driving foundation that weaves around the guitar lines
drums
dynamic, intricate, and constantly evolving patterns that accentuate the shifting grooves and rhythmic complexity
synthesizer
adds atmospheric pads, quirky melodic flourishes, and occasional textural effects that enhance the experimental vibe
electric piano
provides harmonic support and occasional melodic counter‑lines, often with a warm, slightly percussive tone
Album & artist
ALBUM

Baboon Strength (2008)

A duo record with drummer Bobby Previte, stripping the sound down to just guitar and drums. The format puts Hunter's simultaneous bass-and-melody technique front and center with no other instruments to fill in the gaps.

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Artist

Charlie Hunter

Charlie Hunter is an American guitarist and composer born in 1967 who plays custom seven- and eight-string guitars, covering bass lines, chords, and melodies at the same time, by himself. His music sits at the intersection of jazz, funk, and soul, drawing on influences from jazz guitar greats like Joe Pass and Tuck Andress. He came up in the early 1990s and has led a long string of groups and recording projects with constantly shifting lineups.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Baboon Strength" in?

"Baboon Strength" by Charlie Hunter is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Baboon Strength"?

"Baboon Strength" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Baboon Strength"?

The core progression is C, B♭7, A, Am, and Fmaj/3, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Baboon Strength"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, synthesizer, and electric piano.

Can I get "Baboon Strength" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Baboon Strength" by Charlie Hunter, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Baboon Strength" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Baboon Strength" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 150 BPM in D minor with 5 core chords, 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 "Baboon Strength" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Baboon Strength" 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 "Baboon Strength" on?

"Baboon Strength" appears on Baboon Strength (2008).

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