Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Big Guns” by Skid Row.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Skid Row (1989)
Their debut came out in January 1989 on Atlantic Records, recorded with producer Michael Wagener in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It went five-times platinum in the United States and peaked at number six on the Billboard 200, lifted by singles and a heavy touring schedule supporting Bon Jovi and Aerosmith.
All of Skid RowSkid Row
Skid Row is a heavy metal and hard rock band formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey, by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave Sabo. They built their reputation on aggressive guitar work and the powerful vocals of singer Sebastian Bach, scoring multi-platinum records with their first two albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the decades but has remained active, putting out music into the 2020s.
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Good to know
What key is "Big Guns" in?
"Big Guns" by Skid Row is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Big Guns"?
"Big Guns" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Big Guns"?
The core progression is G, F, C, A7, D, and A, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Big Guns"?
The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and vocals.
Can I get "Big Guns" double bass sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Big Guns" by Skid Row, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Big Guns" double bass sheet music easy to play?
"Big Guns" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in D major with 8 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 "Big Guns" double bass sheet music?
Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Big Guns" 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 "Big Guns" on?
"Big Guns" appears on Skid Row (1989).
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