Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Busted Loose” by Roger Chapman.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Shadow Knows (1984)
A mid-period solo record co-produced by Chapman and guitarist Geoff Whitehorn, released on RCA and aimed primarily at his strong European fanbase. It sits comfortably in the blues-inflected rock style Chapman had been developing throughout his solo run.
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Roger Chapman is an English rock vocalist born in Leicester in 1942, best known for fronting the British progressive rock band Family and the rock and R&B outfit Streetwalkers in the 1970s. His voice, a raw, vibrato-heavy instrument with influences from Little Richard and Ray Charles, made him a cult figure on the British rock scene. After going solo in the late 1970s, he built a particularly devoted following in Germany, where he based much of his career for two decades.
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Good to know
What key is "Busted Loose" in?
"Busted Loose" by Roger Chapman is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Busted Loose"?
"Busted Loose" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Busted Loose"?
The core progression is C, Fmaj/5, Gmaj/5, D, G, and Cmaj/5, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Busted Loose"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, organ, and vocals.
Can I get "Busted Loose" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Busted Loose" by Roger Chapman, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Busted Loose" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"Busted Loose" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in G major with 14 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 "Busted Loose" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Busted Loose" 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 "Busted Loose" on?
"Busted Loose" appears on The Shadow Knows (1984).
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