Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Father's Pocket Watch” by Rik Emmett.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Marco’s Secret Songbook (2012)
Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, who spent the 1970s and 1980s as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the hard rock trio Triumph. After leaving the band in 1988, he pursued a solo career spanning more than two dozen independent releases across rock, jazz, classical, blues, and acoustic styles. He has been inducted into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame, among others.
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Good to know
What key is "Father's Pocket Watch" in?
"Father's Pocket Watch" by Rik Emmett is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Father's Pocket Watch"?
"Father's Pocket Watch" plays at around 77 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Father's Pocket Watch"?
The core progression is D, Amaj/3, Gmaj/3, A, Gmaj/5, and Gmin/5, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Father's Pocket Watch"?
The recording features cello, violin, piano, string ensemble, and subtle percussion.
Can I get "Father's Pocket Watch" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Father's Pocket Watch" by Rik Emmett, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Father's Pocket Watch" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Father's Pocket Watch" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 77 BPM in D major with 41 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 "Father's Pocket Watch" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Father's Pocket Watch" 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 "Father's Pocket Watch" on?
"Father's Pocket Watch" appears on Marco’s Secret Songbook (2012).
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