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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Clown" by Switchblade Symphony, in D♭ major at about 79 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Clown" by Switchblade Symphony

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Clown” by Switchblade Symphony.

Clown by Switchblade Symphony
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

Genreindustrial · darkwave · gothic rock
Mooddark · ominous · hypnotic
Signatureindustrial gothic soundscape with a relentless, hypnotic drive
D♭ major
Key
79
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C♯
F♯
F♯m
C♯7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusInstrumental breakBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
punchy, heavily processed electronic drums with a tight, compressed attack
bass
deep, resonant synth bass that underpins the whole track with a driving, almost mechanical pulse
synth pads
dark, atmospheric pads that fill the stereo field with a brooding, sustained texture
synth arpeggios
repetitive, metallic arpeggiated synth lines that add rhythmic complexity and a cold, mechanistic feel
vocals
deep, resonant male voice delivered in a monotone, chant‑like style; heavily processed with reverb and delay to create a distant, ethereal quality
distorted guitar
sparse, heavily distorted guitar riffs that punctuate the rhythm and reinforce the industrial edge
Album & artist
ALBUM

Serpentine Gallery (1995)

All of Serpentine Gallery
Artist

Switchblade Symphony

Switchblade Symphony was an American dark wave and gothic rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1989 by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root. Their music layered orchestral arrangements and heavy synth sequences beneath ethereal vocals, pulling together classical influences and gothic rock into a distinct sound. They released their albums on Cleopatra Records and built a devoted following in the gothic underground throughout the 1990s.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Clown" in?

"Clown" by Switchblade Symphony is in D♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Clown"?

"Clown" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Clown"?

The core progression is C♯, F♯, F♯m, and C♯7, built around the D♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Clown"?

The recording features drums, bass, synth pads, synth arpeggios, distorted guitar, and vocals.

Can I get "Clown" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Clown" by Switchblade Symphony, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Clown" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Clown" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 79 BPM in D♭ 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 "Clown" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Clown" 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 "Clown" on?

"Clown" appears on Serpentine Gallery (1995).

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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.

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