Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “High School Cadets” by John Philip Sousa.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Sousa the Great (1965)
John Philip Sousa
John Philip Sousa (1854 to 1932) was an American composer and conductor from Washington, D.C., who spent his career writing military marches and leading bands. He earned the nickname 'The March King' and composed some of the most recognized marches in American history, including 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' and 'Semper Fidelis'. His music sits squarely in the American march tradition of the late Romantic era.
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Good to know
What key is "High School Cadets" in?
"High School Cadets" by John Philip Sousa is in D♭ major.
What is the tempo of "High School Cadets"?
"High School Cadets" plays at around 231 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "High School Cadets"?
The core progression is C♯, F7, B♭m, C♯7, F♯, and Gdim7, built around the D♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "High School Cadets"?
The recording features brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings.
Can I get "High School Cadets" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "High School Cadets" by John Philip Sousa, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "High School Cadets" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"High School Cadets" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 231 BPM in D♭ major with 29 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 "High School Cadets" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "High School Cadets" 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 "High School Cadets" on?
"High School Cadets" appears on Sousa the Great (1965).
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