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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter, in B♭ minor at about 187 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “How You Gonna Keep Em” by Charlie Hunter.

How You Gonna Keep Em
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

Genrejazz · jazz fusion · instrumental jazz
Moodsmooth · groovy · playful
SignatureCharlie Hunter's signature guitar work, intricate syncopation, and a relaxed yet engaging vibe
B♭ minor
Key
187
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B♭min/b3
E+
E♭
Fm
A♭
C♯
E
F
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeSolo SectionReturn to ThemeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
lead instrument, delivering complex, syncopated melodies and improvisations
electric bass
prominent, melodic, and syncopated, often taking a lead role
drums
tight, intricate, and syncopated, providing a steady yet dynamic groove
electric piano
subtle, providing harmonic color and occasional fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Public Domain

An album built around traditional and public domain material, with Hunter applying his signature eight-string approach to familiar songs and themes. Exact release year is not confirmed, so that detail is left blank here.

All of Public Domain
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 "How You Gonna Keep Em" in?

"How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter is in B♭ minor.

What is the tempo of "How You Gonna Keep Em"?

"How You Gonna Keep Em" plays at around 187 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "How You Gonna Keep Em"?

The core progression is B♭min/b3, E+, E♭, Fm, A♭, and C♯, built around the B♭ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "How You Gonna Keep Em"?

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

Can I get "How You Gonna Keep Em" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "How You Gonna Keep Em" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"How You Gonna Keep Em" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 187 BPM in B♭ minor with 16 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 "How You Gonna Keep Em" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "How You Gonna Keep Em" 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 "How You Gonna Keep Em" on?

"How You Gonna Keep Em" appears on Public Domain (null).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

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.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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