Waterloo by ABBA Acoustic Guitar - Digital Sheet Music
By ABBAWaterloo – ABBABass Guitar Transcription by Ollie ChipchaseTuning: Standard EADGTempo: ♩ = 148Feel: SwingA punchy, driving bassline that locks in tightly with the groove from the very first bar. This transcription captures the song’s upbeat shuffle feel with clearly notated swing eighths and precise rhythmic placement. The part remains melodically supportive throughout the verses, before stepping up in intensity for the choruses with a more forceful delivery. Dynamics are used to reflect the energy shifts between sections, moving from mf in the intro and verses to f in the choruses. Suggested articulations and feel markings are included to help match the vintage pop-rock tone of the original 1974 studio recording.Ideal for players looking to develop tight timing, dynamic control, and confidence with a swing pop feel.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Tablature
- Composers:
- Benny Andersson Bjorn Ulvaeus Stig Anderson
- Publishers:
- Ollie Chipchase
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Artist:
- ABBA
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 3
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1657140
By ABBA. By Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Arranged by Ollie Chipchase. This edition: pdf. Disco, Pop, Rock, Swing. Score. 3 pages. Ollie Chipchase #1223503. Published by Ollie Chipchase (A0.1657140).Waterloo – ABBA
Bass Guitar Transcription by Ollie Chipchase
Tuning: Standard EADG
Tempo: ♩ = 148
Feel: Swing
A punchy, driving bassline that locks in tightly with the groove from the very first bar. This transcription captures the song’s upbeat shuffle feel with clearly notated swing eighths and precise rhythmic placement. The part remains melodically supportive throughout the verses, before stepping up in intensity for the choruses with a more forceful delivery. Dynamics are used to reflect the energy shifts between sections, moving from mf in the intro and verses to f in the choruses. Suggested articulations and feel markings are included to help match the vintage pop-rock tone of the original 1974 studio recording.
Ideal for players looking to develop tight timing, dynamic control, and confidence with a swing pop feel.
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