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Christmas Time Is Here - Bass Arrangement (Vince Guaraldi Trio)


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Merry Xmas Basschatters!  Thought I'd share a quick arrangement of "Christmas Time Is Here" by Vince Guaraldi Trio, taken from the incredible "A Charlie Brown Christmas" album.  Always loved Guaraldi's contrast of sweet melodies against unusual harmonies so thought I'd have a go at transcribing a piece finally!

Have a great Xmas when it comes, all!

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I watch CBC every year. Love it. Due a watch tomorrow as it's Christmas Eve. I was playing around with the soundtrack last night. 

Vince Guaraldi was a genius. He was immensely proud of his Charlie Brown work and rightly so. He had a good voice as well....witness 'Little Birdie' and one of my favourites, the totally legendary 'Joe Cool'! 😎

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1 hour ago, rollie 55 said:

excellent and a merry christmas to you

 

1 hour ago, lowdown said:

Great stuff...

👍

 

16 minutes ago, spongebob said:

Would love to see this tab'd or a how to video. I'd be really keen to play this! 😀

Thanks all!  Will do my best to knock out a transcription at some point @spongebob  :)

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On 28/11/2020 at 18:34, Han said:

This is so beautiful! Was there ever a transcription released? I would love to learn to play this! 😍

Hi Han, glad you like my arrangement.  I never did get around to transcribing it, but your post is a much needed reminder!  Coincidentally I'm working through how to arrange pieces for solo bass with some of my students at present, so this will tie in nicely with that!

I'll get on it and keep you posted

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11 hours ago, Jodie Bass said:

Hi Han, glad you like my arrangement.  I never did get around to transcribing it, but your post is a much needed reminder!  Coincidentally I'm working through how to arrange pieces for solo bass with some of my students at present, so this will tie in nicely with that!

I'll get on it and keep you posted

You're amazing thank you! Can’t wait! :)

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On 23/12/2018 at 18:40, Jodie Bass said:

Merry Xmas Basschatters!  Thought I'd share a quick arrangement of "Christmas Time Is Here" by Vince Guaraldi Trio, taken from the incredible "A Charlie Brown Christmas" album.  Always loved Guaraldi's contrast of sweet melodies against unusual harmonies so thought I'd have a go at transcribing a piece finally!

Have a great Xmas when it comes, all!

Thank you. It’s great. Do you have the chords you could post?

Happy Christmas 

 

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On 30/11/2020 at 20:19, StickyDBRmf said:

HA! Sleeper Alert! Great rendition, GREAT TUNE (TOON), Great Composer, the whole album is bitchin', and yes, I remember the first time it was on and watch it every year! And it's the only Christmas tune I know on Stick.

Thanks @StickyDBRmf  I agree, what an album and writer!  It's pretty much the only Christmas album I can have on permanent rotation and not get tired of!

On 01/12/2020 at 08:00, KingPrawn said:

Thank you. It’s great. Do you have the chords you could post?

Happy Christmas 

 

Same to you @KingPrawn No chords on hand, but I'll be sure to add them to the notation when transcribing!

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Here you go, a wee early Christmas present for all bass players!  Plenty of time to get the song under your fingers to amaze or irritate your nearest and dearest by the 25th 😆

https://jodiebremaneson.tumblr.com/post/637309431396417536/vince-guaraldi-trio-christmas-time-is

Let me know how you get on with it, and please share and tag me if you're so inclined!

Cheers all

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8 hours ago, Jodie Bass said:

Here you go, a wee early Christmas present for all bass players!  Plenty of time to get the song under your fingers to amaze or irritate your nearest and dearest by the 25th 😆

https://jodiebremaneson.tumblr.com/post/637309431396417536/vince-guaraldi-trio-christmas-time-is

Let me know how you get on with it, and please share and tag me if you're so inclined!

Cheers all

YOU ROCK! Thank you so much for doing this Jodie and Merry Christmas!! 🎄 

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