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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "El Dandy" by Ibrahim Ferrer, in D major at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "El Dandy" by Ibrahim Ferrer

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “El Dandy” by Ibrahim Ferrer.

El Dandy by Ibrahim Ferrer
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

GenreLatin Jazz · Salsa · Big Band
MoodEnergetic · Joyful · Celebratory
SignatureBig Band salsa with a Latin jazz twist
D major
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
D7
Am
E7
Em7
A7
B7
Em
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumentalVerseChorusInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

brass section
bright, punchy trumpets and trombones delivering melodic lines and rhythmic hits
percussion
driving congas, timbales, and cowbell create a syncopated, dance‑floor groove
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
piano
comping chords with a percussive, rhythmic feel
drums
steady ride cymbal and snare patterns that lock with the percussion
vocals
male lead voice, clear and expressive, delivering Spanish lyrics with a warm, melodic timbre
Album & artist
ALBUM

Mis tiempos con Chepin y su orquesta oriental (2002)

This album revisits Ferrer's earlier years performing with Electo Rosell's Orquesta Chepin Choven, one of the Santiago de Cuba groups he sang with before his retirement. Released on the Cuban label Egrem, it collects traditional son and dance material including 'El Platanal de Bartolo', a regional hit he had recorded with the orchestra back in 1955.

All of Mis tiempos con Chepin y su orquesta oriental
Artist

Ibrahim Ferrer

Ibrahim Ferrer was a Cuban singer born on February 20, 1927, in San Luis, near Santiago de Cuba. He spent decades performing son, bolero, and Afro-Cuban styles with various Santiago and Havana ensembles before retiring in 1991. He returned to international visibility in the late 1990s through his work with the Buena Vista Social Club, recording and touring widely until his death in 2005.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Dandy" in?

"El Dandy" by Ibrahim Ferrer is in D major.

What is the tempo of "El Dandy"?

"El Dandy" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "El Dandy"?

The core progression is G, D7, Am, E7, Em7, and A7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Dandy"?

The recording features brass section, percussion, bass, piano, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "El Dandy" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "El Dandy" by Ibrahim Ferrer, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "El Dandy" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"El Dandy" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in D major with 14 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 "El Dandy" double bass sheet music?

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

"El Dandy" appears on Mis tiempos con Chepin y su orquesta oriental (2002).

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