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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "A Taste Of Honey" by Quincy Jones, in A minor at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "A Taste Of Honey" by Quincy Jones

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “A Taste Of Honey” by Quincy Jones.

A Taste Of Honey by Quincy Jones
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 · big band · swing
Moodenergetic · playful · exuberant
Signatureclassic swing big band with a bright, dance‑floor feel
A minor
Key
120
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A7
Am
Am7
D7
Fm
F
Em
Bm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo sectionHead (reprise)Outro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

brass section
trumpets, trombones, and saxophones delivering punchy, syncopated lines
piano
comping with rich, extended jazz chords and occasional melodic fills
drums
driving swing ride cymbal pattern with crisp snare accents
bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony and propels the groove
woodwinds
clarinet and flute adding color and counter‑melodies
percussion
light auxiliary percussion (shakers, tambourine) enhancing rhythmic texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Big Band Bossa Nova (1998)

Recorded in 1962, this album puts Jones's big band arranging skills to work on the then-new bossa nova sound coming out of Brazil, blending jazz orchestration with the genre's gentle rhythms. It includes the track 'Soul Bossa Nova', which later became widely recognizable through its use in film and television.

All of Big Band Bossa Nova
Artist

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones was born in Chicago in 1933 and grew up in Seattle, going on to become one of the most accomplished producers, arrangers, and composers in American music history. His career stretched more than seven decades and touched jazz, pop, soul, film scoring, and beyond. He won 28 Grammy Awards and produced Michael Jackson's Thriller, among countless other landmark records.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "A Taste Of Honey" in?

"A Taste Of Honey" by Quincy Jones is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "A Taste Of Honey"?

"A Taste Of Honey" plays at around 120 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "A Taste Of Honey"?

The core progression is A7, Am, Am7, D7, Fm, and F, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "A Taste Of Honey"?

The recording features brass section, piano, drums, bass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Can I get "A Taste Of Honey" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "A Taste Of Honey" by Quincy Jones, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "A Taste Of Honey" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"A Taste Of Honey" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in A minor with 16 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 "A Taste Of Honey" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "A Taste Of Honey" 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 "A Taste Of Honey" on?

"A Taste Of Honey" appears on Big Band Bossa Nova (1998).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

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

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

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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Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

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.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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