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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Encounter" by Gato Barbieri, in C minor at about 111 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Encounter" by Gato Barbieri

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Encounter” by Gato Barbieri.

Encounter by Gato Barbieri
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 · Latin jazz · world jazz
Moodsensual · groovy · exotic
Signaturesultry saxophone over a syncopated Latin rhythm
C minor
Key
111
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm
Fm7
C
Cm7
Dhdim7
G7
B7
A7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeSolo SectionReturn to ThemeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

saxophone
lead melodic voice, expressive and improvisational
percussion
driving, syncopated Latin groove with congas, bongos, and shakers
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
piano
comping chords with a light, rhythmic touch
drums
steady, understated drum pattern with subtle cymbal work
Album & artist
ALBUM

Che Corazón (1999)

Produced by guitarist Chuck Loeb, this record continues the sleek, romantic pop-jazz direction Barbieri pursued after returning to recording in the late 1990s. It is a smooth, mood-oriented set, a long way from his adventurous 1960s work but crafted with enough care to avoid feeling generic.

All of Che Corazón
Artist

Gato Barbieri

Gato Barbieri was an Argentine tenor saxophonist born in Rosario in 1932 who built his reputation through the free jazz and avant-garde movements of the 1960s before moving toward Latin jazz in the 1970s. Critics compared his playing to John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, and his sound drew deeply from both his Argentine roots and the experimental currents of his era. He remained active into the 2000s and passed away in 2016.

All Gato Barbieri songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Encounter" in?

"Encounter" by Gato Barbieri is in C minor.

What is the tempo of "Encounter"?

"Encounter" plays at around 111 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Encounter"?

The core progression is Cm, Fm7, C, Cm7, Dhdim7, and G7, built around the C minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Encounter"?

The recording features saxophone, percussion, bass, piano, and drums.

Can I get "Encounter" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Encounter" by Gato Barbieri, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Encounter" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Encounter" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 111 BPM in C minor with 21 chords to navigate, 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 "Encounter" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Encounter" 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 "Encounter" on?

"Encounter" appears on Che Corazón (1999).

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