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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "El Negro Bembon" by Cortijo y su Combo, in G major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "El Negro Bembon" by Cortijo y su Combo

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “El Negro Bembon” by Cortijo y su Combo.

El Negro Bembon by Cortijo y su Combo
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

GenreSalsa · Latin Jazz · Mambo
MoodEnergetic · Joyful · Danceable
SignatureClassic salsa with a modern, polished feel
G major
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm
Gm
D7
C7
G7
A♭7
G
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumental Mambo BreakVerseChorusBridgeFinal ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

Percussion
Complex, syncopated patterns from congas, timbales, bongos, and cowbell, driving the clave feel
Bass
Round, melodic, and syncopated, anchoring the groove
Piano
Rhythmic montuno patterns with bright, percussive chords
Brass Section
Bright trumpets and trombones delivering punchy melodic lines and call‑and‑response figures
Vocals
Male lead voice with a clear, strong, expressive timbre, singing in Spanish with a narrative, storytelling style
Percussion (additional)
Shakers and maracas add texture and fill
Album & artist
ALBUM

Baile con Cortijo y su Combo (1958)

Recorded in two sessions, one in New York and one in Puerto Rico, this album features the core lineup including Ismael Rivera on vocals, Rafael Ithier on piano, and Roberto Roena among the musicians. It captures the group at the height of their popularity, delivering the bomba and plena rhythms that made them one of the defining acts of the era.

All of Baile con Cortijo y su Combo
Artist

Cortijo y su Combo

Cortijo y su Combo was a Puerto Rican group led by percussionist and bandleader Rafael Cortijo, who grew up in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan. The group played bomba and plena, two Afro-Puerto Rican musical traditions, and helped bring those rhythms to a wider audience across the Caribbean and beyond in the 1950s and 1960s. Vocalist Ismael Rivera, a childhood friend of Cortijo, was the voice on many of their most celebrated recordings.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Negro Bembon" in?

"El Negro Bembon" by Cortijo y su Combo is in G major.

What is the tempo of "El Negro Bembon"?

"El Negro Bembon" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "El Negro Bembon"?

The core progression is Cm, Gm, D7, C7, G7, and A♭7, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Negro Bembon"?

The recording features Percussion, Bass, Piano, Brass Section, Vocals, and Percussion (additional).

Can I get "El Negro Bembon" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "El Negro Bembon" by Cortijo y su Combo, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "El Negro Bembon" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"El Negro Bembon" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in G major with 9 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 "El Negro Bembon" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "El Negro Bembon" 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 "El Negro Bembon" on?

"El Negro Bembon" appears on Baile con Cortijo y su Combo (1958).

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