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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "El Tiempo" by Sonora Ponceña, in A♭ major at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "El Tiempo" by Sonora Ponceña

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “El Tiempo” by Sonora Ponceña.

El Tiempo by Sonora Ponceña
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

GenreLatin Jazz · Salsa · Jazz Fusion
Moodenergetic · groovy · melancholic
SignatureLatin Jazz Fusion with a melancholic edge
A♭ major
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Cmaj/5
Dsus4
D9
F
Dm7
G7
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumental BreakVerseChorusBridgeFinal ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
bright, syncopated comping and melodic fills
piano
bright, syncopated comping and melodic fills
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
tight, syncopated kit with crisp snare and ride cymbal patterns
drums
tight, syncopated kit with crisp snare and ride cymbal patterns
Latin percussion
congas, bongos, and timbales add rhythmic texture and accent
Latin percussion
congas, bongos, and timbales add rhythmic texture and accent
brass section
trumpets and trombones provide punchy stabs and melodic lines
brass section
trumpets and trombones provide punchy stabs and melodic lines
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic chordal comping and occasional melodic fills
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic chordal comping and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Hacheros pa' un palo (1967)

Released on Fania Records, this album features singers Tito Gómez and Luis 'Luigui' Guillermo Texidor across ten tracks rooted in Cuban-influenced dance rhythms. It stands as an early document of the band's sound before salsa became a dominant commercial genre.

All of Hacheros pa' un palo
Artist

Sonora Ponceña

La Sonora Ponceña is a salsa orchestra from Ponce, Puerto Rico, founded in 1954 by Enrique 'Quique' Lucca Caraballo. The band draws on Cuban son, mambo, and Caribbean dance music traditions, and has been led for decades by Quique's son, pianist Papo Lucca. Over a career spanning more than seventy years, the group recorded dozens of albums and became one of the most enduring ensembles in Latin music.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Tiempo" in?

"El Tiempo" by Sonora Ponceña is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "El Tiempo"?

"El Tiempo" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "El Tiempo"?

The core progression is G, Cmaj/5, Dsus4, D9, F, and Dm7, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Tiempo"?

The recording features piano, electric bass, drums, Latin percussion, brass section, electric guitar, piano, electric bass, drums, Latin percussion, brass section, and electric guitar.

Can I get "El Tiempo" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "El Tiempo" by Sonora Ponceña, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "El Tiempo" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"El Tiempo" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in A♭ major with 37 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 "El Tiempo" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "El Tiempo" 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 Tiempo" on?

"El Tiempo" appears on Hacheros pa' un palo (1967).

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