Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Christmas” by Darlene Love.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) / Harry and Milt Meet Hal B. (1963)
A 7-inch single released on Phil Spector's Philles label, with the A-side drawn from the compilation 'A Christmas Gift for You.' 'Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)' is a Wall of Sound holiday track that has since become one of the most covered Christmas songs in rock and pop.
All of Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) / Harry and Milt Meet Hal B.Darlene Love
Darlene Love (born Darlene Wright on July 26, 1941, in Los Angeles) is an American R&B and soul singer who built her early career as lead vocalist of the girl group the Blossoms and as a solo artist under producer Phil Spector. She sang lead on several records credited to other acts in the early 1960s before recording under her own name, and her powerful gospel-influenced voice made her one of the most distinctive vocalists of the era.
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Good to know
What key is "Christmas" in?
"Christmas" by Darlene Love is in E♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Christmas"?
"Christmas" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Christmas"?
The core progression is E♭, Gm, A♭, B♭7, A♭maj7, and Cm, built around the E♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Christmas"?
The recording features string.
Can I get "Christmas" double bass sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Christmas" by Darlene Love, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Christmas" double bass sheet music easy to play?
"Christmas" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in E♭ major with 7 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 "Christmas" double bass sheet music?
Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Christmas" 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 "Christmas" on?
"Christmas" appears on Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) / Harry and Milt Meet Hal B. (1963).
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