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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Biting The Big Apple" by Tim Hopkins, in E major at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Biting The Big Apple" by Tim Hopkins

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Biting The Big Apple” by Tim Hopkins.

Biting The Big Apple by Tim Hopkins
Bass Guitar Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The bass guitar 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

Genrejazz · jazz fusion · jazz improvisation
Moodenergetic · playful · virtuosic
Signaturesaxophone‑driven jazz fusion improvisation
E major
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F7
E7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo section (improvised saxophone)Head repriseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

saxophone
lead melodic voice, improvising with complex lines
drums
dynamic, syncopated kit with crisp ride cymbal and snappy snare
electric bass
active, walking bassline that locks with the drums
electric piano
warm, comping chords with extended jazz voicings
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic comping and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Seven (2011)

Hopkins' seventh studio album, recorded as a bassless trio of saxophone, guitar, and drums, a format he explored as part of his master's thesis. It was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year at the Tui Awards in 2011.

All of Seven
Artist

Tim Hopkins

Tim Hopkins is a saxophonist born in Auckland, New Zealand, who grew up in Brisbane, Australia, and trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He plays jazz and has collaborated with a wide range of Australian and New Zealand musicians over his career. He won the Australian National Jazz Award at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz in 1993.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Biting The Big Apple" in?

"Biting The Big Apple" by Tim Hopkins is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Biting The Big Apple"?

"Biting The Big Apple" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Biting The Big Apple"?

The core progression is F7 and E7, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Biting The Big Apple"?

The recording features saxophone, drums, electric bass, electric piano, and electric guitar.

Can I get "Biting The Big Apple" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Biting The Big Apple" by Tim Hopkins, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Biting The Big Apple" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Biting The Big Apple" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in E major with 2 core chords, 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 "Biting The Big Apple" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Biting The Big Apple" 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 "Biting The Big Apple" on?

"Biting The Big Apple" appears on Seven (2011).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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