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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Cui Cui" by Xavier Cugat, in B♭ minor at about 231 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Cui Cui" by Xavier Cugat

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Cui Cui” by Xavier Cugat.

Cui Cui by Xavier Cugat
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic 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 · Big Band · Swing
MoodEnergetic · Joyful · Danceable
SignatureEnergetic Latin swing with a big band feel
B♭ minor
Key
231
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Fm
B♭m
C7
F
Dm7
Gm
D7
G°
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumentalBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

brass section
bright, punchy trumpets and trombones delivering melodic lines and rhythmic hits
percussion
driving congas, bongos, and timbales create a syncopated, dance‑floor groove
piano
comping chords with a swinging, rhythmic feel
bass
walking bassline that locks tightly with the drums and percussion
drums
steady swing ride cymbal pattern with occasional fills
vocals
male lead voice, clear and expressive, delivering Spanish lyrics with a lively, rhythmic phrasing
Album & artist
ALBUM

Cui Cui / Blen Blen Blen (1944)

A 78-rpm era release featuring Cugat's orchestra in the conga and Latin dance style popular during the early 1940s. The two titles reflect the playful, rhythmically driven character of his wartime recordings.

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Artist

Xavier Cugat

Xavier Cugat was a Catalan-born bandleader who grew up in Havana, Cuba, and spent most of his career bringing Latin American dance music to mainstream American audiences. He trained as a classical violinist before pivoting to lead his own orchestra, playing rumbas, mambos, merengues, and related styles. For decades he was one of the most visible figures in Latin popular music in the United States, with a long residency at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York and regular appearances in Hollywood films.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Cui Cui" in?

"Cui Cui" by Xavier Cugat is in B♭ minor.

What is the tempo of "Cui Cui"?

"Cui Cui" plays at around 231 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Cui Cui"?

The core progression is Fm, B♭m, C7, F, Dm7, and Gm, built around the B♭ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Cui Cui"?

The recording features brass section, percussion, piano, bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "Cui Cui" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Cui Cui" by Xavier Cugat, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Cui Cui" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Cui Cui" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 231 BPM in B♭ minor with 9 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 "Cui Cui" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Cui Cui" 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 "Cui Cui" on?

"Cui Cui" appears on Cui Cui / Blen Blen Blen (1944).

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