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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "All On Board" by Rik Emmett, in G major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "All On Board" by Rik Emmett

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “All On Board” by Rik Emmett.

All On Board by Rik Emmett
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

Genrerock · blues · southern rock
Moodenergetic · driving · free-spirited
SignatureSouthern rock anthem with a bluesy edge, built around a rolling train metaphor
G major
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
G
B
F
D
C
A
Gm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady, punchy rock beat with a solid backbeat
electric guitar
crunchy, overdriven rhythm guitar with bluesy licks and occasional lead fills
bass guitar
tight, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead voice, clear and slightly gritty, delivering the lyrics with a confident, anthemic tone
organ
warm, sustained organ pads that fill the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

Raw Quartet (1999)

A stripped-down recording featuring Emmett in a small-group format, emphasizing interplay between musicians rather than studio polish. The quartet setting allowed his jazz and blues influences to come through in a direct, unadorned way.

All of Raw Quartet
Artist

Rik Emmett

Rik Emmett is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, who spent the 1970s and 1980s as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the hard rock trio Triumph. After leaving the band in 1988, he pursued a solo career spanning more than two dozen independent releases across rock, jazz, classical, blues, and acoustic styles. He has been inducted into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame, among others.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "All On Board" in?

"All On Board" by Rik Emmett is in G major.

What is the tempo of "All On Board"?

"All On Board" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "All On Board"?

The core progression is Dm, G, B♭, F, D, and C, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "All On Board"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "All On Board" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "All On Board" by Rik Emmett, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "All On Board" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"All On Board" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in G major with 11 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 "All On Board" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "All On Board" 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 "All On Board" on?

"All On Board" appears on Raw Quartet (1999).

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