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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" by Dorian Mode, in C minor at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" by Dorian Mode

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “A Hot Steamy Night In The City” by Dorian Mode.

A Hot Steamy Night In The City by Dorian Mode
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 · blues · soul
Moodcool · groovy · sultry
Signaturecool, groovy, sultry, late-night city vibe
C minor
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G7
Cm7
A7
Dm7
Fm7
B♭m7
A♭7
Cm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, swinging jazz kit with crisp snare and ride cymbal
saxophone
smooth, expressive lead lines and improvisational solos
bass
walking upright bassline that locks with the drums
vocals
male lead voice, smooth and soulful, delivering the lyrics with a relaxed, slightly gritty timbre
piano
comping with rich, extended jazz chords and occasional melodic fills
guitar
clean electric guitar playing bluesy licks and chordal support
Album & artist
ALBUM

A Café in Venice (2002)

A sextet recording that features American trumpet player Don Rader and Jason Morphett on tenor saxophone. It was released as a companion piece to Dorian's debut novel and sits comfortably in a straight-ahead jazz style.

All of A Café in Venice
Artist

Dorian Mode

Dorian Mode is an Australian jazz musician, composer, and author born in 1966. He studied composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and plays piano, organ, and accordion, recording across several decades of jazz. Beyond music, he has written novels published by Penguin and composed music for documentaries and theatrical productions.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" in?

"A Hot Steamy Night In The City" by Dorian Mode is in C minor.

What is the tempo of "A Hot Steamy Night In The City"?

"A Hot Steamy Night In The City" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "A Hot Steamy Night In The City"?

The core progression is G7, Cm7, A7, Dm7, Fm7, and B♭m7, built around the C minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "A Hot Steamy Night In The City"?

The recording features drums, bass, piano, guitar, saxophone, and vocals.

Can I get "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" by Dorian Mode, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"A Hot Steamy Night In The City" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in C minor with 17 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 "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" 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 "A Hot Steamy Night In The City" on?

"A Hot Steamy Night In The City" appears on A Café in Venice (2002).

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