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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Busted Loose" by Roger Chapman, in G major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Busted Loose" by Roger Chapman

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Busted Loose” by Roger Chapman.

Busted Loose by Roger Chapman
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

Genrerock · blues · soul
Mooddetermined · defiant
Signatureblues‑rock anthem with a soulful edge
G major
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
Fmaj/5
Gmaj/5
D
G
Cmaj/5
Gmaj9
Gmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeSoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead with a gritty, soulful timbre; delivers verses with a conversational, slightly raspy tone and lifts into a more anthemic, slightly strained delivery in the choruses
drums
steady, driving rock beat with a tight snare and punchy kick
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean to lightly overdriven rhythm guitar, providing chordal texture and occasional melodic fills
organ
warm, sustained organ pads that fill the harmonic space and add a soulful color
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Shadow Knows (1984)

A mid-period solo record co-produced by Chapman and guitarist Geoff Whitehorn, released on RCA and aimed primarily at his strong European fanbase. It sits comfortably in the blues-inflected rock style Chapman had been developing throughout his solo run.

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Artist

Roger Chapman

Roger Chapman is an English rock vocalist born in Leicester in 1942, best known for fronting the British progressive rock band Family and the rock and R&B outfit Streetwalkers in the 1970s. His voice, a raw, vibrato-heavy instrument with influences from Little Richard and Ray Charles, made him a cult figure on the British rock scene. After going solo in the late 1970s, he built a particularly devoted following in Germany, where he based much of his career for two decades.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Busted Loose" in?

"Busted Loose" by Roger Chapman is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Busted Loose"?

"Busted Loose" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Busted Loose"?

The core progression is C, Fmaj/5, Gmaj/5, D, G, and Cmaj/5, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Busted Loose"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "Busted Loose" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Busted Loose" by Roger Chapman, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Busted Loose" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Busted Loose" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in G major with 14 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Busted Loose" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Busted Loose" 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 "Busted Loose" on?

"Busted Loose" appears on The Shadow Knows (1984).

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