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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Astronaut" by Buddy Rich, in F minor at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Astronaut" by Buddy Rich

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Astronaut” by Buddy Rich.

Astronaut by Buddy Rich
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

Genrejazz · jazz fusion · jazz big band
Moodenergetic · virtuosic · playful
Signaturehigh‑energy big‑band jazz with a modern fusion twist
F minor
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A♭
Fm
B♭m7
C7
Csus4(b7)
Fm7
Gm7
F7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo section (trumpet, saxophone, piano, drums)Head repriseCoda
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
dynamic, driving swing rhythm with crisp ride cymbal and intricate fills
trumpet
bright, soaring lead voice, often playing melodic lines and improvisations
saxophone
rich, expressive tone, frequently taking the main melody and soloing
piano
comping with syncopated chords and occasional melodic fills
bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony and propels the groove
drums
tight, swinging rhythm section with a strong backbeat and dynamic accents
big‑band brass section
full, punchy ensemble of trumpets, trombones, and saxophones providing harmonic punches and call‑and‑response figures
Album & artist
ALBUM

Richcraft

A studio big band album released on Mercury Records, with arrangements by Ernie Wilkins. It showcases Rich fronting a full orchestra in the swinging, hard-driving style that defined his work as a bandleader.

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Artist

Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich (1917-1987) was a Brooklyn-born jazz drummer, bandleader, and conductor widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted drummers in the history of jazz. He started playing drums as a toddler in his family's vaudeville act and spent decades leading his own big bands alongside stints with Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Count Basie. His playing sat at the center of swing and bebop, built on speed, power, and precision that few drummers have matched.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Astronaut" in?

"Astronaut" by Buddy Rich is in F minor.

What is the tempo of "Astronaut"?

"Astronaut" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Astronaut"?

The core progression is A♭, Fm, B♭m7, C7, Csus4(b7), and Fm7, built around the F minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Astronaut"?

The recording features drums, trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass, drums, and big‑band brass section.

Can I get "Astronaut" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Astronaut" by Buddy Rich, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Astronaut" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Astronaut" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in F minor with 27 chords to navigate, 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 "Astronaut" acoustic guitar tabs?

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

"Astronaut" appears on Richcraft (null).

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