Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Silver Threads And Golden Needles” by Dolly Parton.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Honky Tonk Angels (1993)
Honky Tonk Angels is a collaborative album with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette, released on November 2, 1993, by Columbia Records, and it was certified Gold by the RIAA within months of its release. The record is mostly built around country standards, but also includes original material such as Parton's own "Let Her Fly."
All of Honky Tonk AngelsDolly Parton
Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, and actress from Sevierville, Tennessee, born in 1946 and raised in the Great Smoky Mountains. She built her career in country music over decades, eventually selling more than 100 million records worldwide. Beyond straight country, she has worked across folk, bluegrass, and pop, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American popular music.
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Good to know
What key is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" in?
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Dolly Parton is in C♯ minor.
What is the tempo of "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
The core progression is N, A♭, C♯, F♯, E♭7, and A, built around the C♯ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, steel guitar, fiddle, and vocals.
Can I get "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" double bass sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Dolly Parton, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" double bass sheet music easy to play?
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 150 BPM in C♯ minor with 12 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 "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" double bass sheet music?
Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" 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 "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" on?
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" appears on Honky Tonk Angels (1993).
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