Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Peter Gunn Theme” by Ray Anthony.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Dragnet / Peter Gunn Theme / Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1961)
Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony (born Raymond Antonini in 1922 in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania) is a swing-era trumpeter and big band leader who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He built his reputation playing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra in the 1940s before launching his own orchestra and becoming a fixture on the Hollywood scene in the 1950s. His band recorded several well-known television and film themes and he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Good to know
What key is "Peter Gunn Theme" in?
"Peter Gunn Theme" by Ray Anthony is in F major.
What is the tempo of "Peter Gunn Theme"?
"Peter Gunn Theme" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Peter Gunn Theme"?
The core progression is F, F7, F♯7, and G, built around the F major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Peter Gunn Theme"?
The recording features brass section, woodwinds, drums, upright bass, and piano.
Can I get "Peter Gunn Theme" double bass sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Peter Gunn Theme" by Ray Anthony, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Peter Gunn Theme" double bass sheet music easy to play?
"Peter Gunn Theme" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in F major with 4 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Peter Gunn Theme" double bass sheet music?
Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Peter Gunn Theme" 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 "Peter Gunn Theme" on?
"Peter Gunn Theme" appears on Dragnet / Peter Gunn Theme / Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1961).
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