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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Tonight At Noon" by Charles Mingus, in B♭ major at about 333 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Tonight At Noon" by Charles Mingus

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Tonight At Noon” by Charles Mingus.

Tonight At Noon by Charles Mingus
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · bebop · modern jazz
Moodenergetic · virtuosic
SignatureMingus’s driving bebop energy and modern harmonic twists
B♭ major
Key
333
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
E♭7
B♭7
C7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHeadSolo sectionHeadOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
dynamic, intricate ride cymbal patterns and crisp snare accents
trumpet
bright, piercing lead voice, delivering rapid bebop lines and expressive phrasing
drums
driving ride cymbal patterns with syncopated accents
bass
walking bassline with a strong, propulsive feel
saxophone
warm, fluid tone, weaving intricate bebop lines and occasional lyrical solos
trumpet
bright, energetic lead voice, delivering rapid bebop lines and occasional call‑and‑response with sax
piano
comping with rich, extended voicings and occasional melodic fills
bass
steady walking bassline anchoring the harmonic flow
saxophone
warm, fluid tone, weaving bebop lines and occasional lyrical solos
trombone
rich, brassy timbre, providing counter-melodies and harmonic depth
piano
comping with complex, extended chords and rhythmic punctuations
trombone
rich, brassy timbre, providing counter‑melodies and harmonic support
Album & artist
ALBUM

Tonight at Noon (1965)

All of Tonight at Noon
Artist

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was a bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist from Nogales, Arizona, who grew up in Los Angeles and later made his name in New York. He worked across hard bop, post-bop, and avant-garde jazz, and his music wove together loosely composed passages with improvised solos in a way that shaped the sound of jazz across the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. He collaborated with musicians including Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Eric Dolphy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz composers in history.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Tonight At Noon" in?

"Tonight At Noon" by Charles Mingus is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Tonight At Noon"?

"Tonight At Noon" plays at around 333 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Tonight At Noon"?

The core progression is F, E♭7, B♭7, and C7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Tonight At Noon"?

The recording features drums, bass, piano, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, drums, bass, piano, trumpet, saxophone, and trombone.

Can I get "Tonight At Noon" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Tonight At Noon" by Charles Mingus, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Tonight At Noon" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Tonight At Noon" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 333 BPM in B♭ major with 4 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 "Tonight At Noon" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Tonight At Noon" 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 "Tonight At Noon" on?

"Tonight At Noon" appears on Tonight at Noon (1965).

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

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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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