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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "El Palomo" by Los Naranjos, in F minor at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "El Palomo" by Los Naranjos

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “El Palomo” by Los Naranjos.

El Palomo by Los Naranjos
Double Bass Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The double bass 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

GenreLatin Jazz · Salsa · Mambo
Moodenergetic · joyful · danceable
Signatureclassic salsa with a modern, polished feel
F minor
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F7
Bm
Fm
C7
F
E7
A
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumental Mambo BreakVerseChorusBridgeFinal ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

brass section
bright trumpets and trombones delivering melodic riffs and punctuated hits
percussion
full Latin percussion ensemble—congas, bongos, timbales, cowbell, and shakers—providing syncopated, driving rhythms
bass
round, syncopated bassline that locks with the percussion to form the groove
piano
montuno style piano comping with rhythmic chord stabs and melodic fills
vocals
male lead voice with a clear, expressive timbre, singing in Spanish with a passionate, slightly improvisational delivery
Album & artist
ALBUM

Respeta mi tambó (1998)

Recorded at Los Estudios Delfin in Cienfuegos and released on Ahi-Nama Records, this album captures the group playing a mix of classic son and traditional Cuban styles. The performances are warm and unhurried, with aged voices and live instrumentation that reflect the group's decades of experience.

All of Respeta mi tambó
Artist

Los Naranjos

Los Naranjos is a traditional Cuban son group from Cienfuegos, Cuba, founded in 1926. Over the course of nearly a century, they have kept a repertoire rooted in son, bolero, and other forms of popular Cuban music, performing with guitar, tres, trumpet, and vocals. They are one of the oldest working ensembles in Cuba and are considered a foundational voice in the son tradition.

All Los Naranjos songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Palomo" in?

"El Palomo" by Los Naranjos is in F minor.

What is the tempo of "El Palomo"?

"El Palomo" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "El Palomo"?

The core progression is F7, B♭m, Fm, C7, F♯, and E♭7, built around the F minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Palomo"?

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

Can I get "El Palomo" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "El Palomo" by Los Naranjos, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "El Palomo" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"El Palomo" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in F minor with 10 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 "El Palomo" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "El Palomo" 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 "El Palomo" on?

"El Palomo" appears on Respeta mi tambó (1998).

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