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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Hay Que Recordar" by Machito, in F♯ minor at about 103 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Hay Que Recordar" by Machito

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Hay Que Recordar” by Machito.

Hay Que Recordar by Machito
Bass Guitar Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The bass guitar 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 · Big Band · Swing
Moodnostalgic · romantic · melancholic
SignatureLatin big‑band swing with a wistful, romantic feel
F♯ minor
Key
103
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F♯m
A♭hdim7
C♯7
F♯m7
B7
Emaj7
A♭m7
C♯m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

brass section
bright, punchy trumpets and trombones delivering melodic lines and tight harmonies
walking bassline
steady, syncopated upright bass anchoring the groove
vocals
male lead voice, smooth and expressive, delivering the Spanish lyrics with a warm, intimate timbre
woodwinds
smooth saxophones and clarinets weaving countermelodies
acoustic piano
warm, resonant comping and occasional melodic fills
drums
brush‑swept ride cymbal and soft snare providing a gentle swing feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Ritmo Caliente (2002)

A four-disc box set compiling remastered recordings from 1941 to 1951, including studio sessions and broadcast recordings, with an illustrated booklet. It covers a formative decade for the Afro-Cubans and features vocals from Miguelito Valdes on a portion of the tracks.

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Artist

Machito

Machito, born Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo in Havana, Cuba, was a singer and maraca player who became one of the central figures in Afro-Cuban jazz. He moved to New York City in the late 1930s and formed the Afro-Cubans in 1940, a band that, with musical director Mario Bauzá, wove together Cuban rhythms and big band jazz arrangements into a sound that fed directly into the development of Cubop and salsa. He recorded prolifically from the 1940s through the 1980s, often featuring his foster sister Graciela as vocalist.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hay Que Recordar" in?

"Hay Que Recordar" by Machito is in F♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Hay Que Recordar"?

"Hay Que Recordar" plays at around 103 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hay Que Recordar"?

The core progression is F♯m, A♭hdim7, C♯7, F♯m7, B7, and Emaj7, built around the F♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hay Que Recordar"?

The recording features brass section, woodwinds, acoustic piano, walking bassline, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "Hay Que Recordar" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Hay Que Recordar" by Machito, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Hay Que Recordar" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Hay Que Recordar" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 103 BPM in F♯ minor with 33 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 "Hay Que Recordar" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Hay Que Recordar" 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 "Hay Que Recordar" on?

"Hay Que Recordar" appears on Ritmo Caliente (2002).

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