The Song Baja by the Astronauts

Jimbo1952

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Posted on Sep 22 2019 07:52 PM

captmike wrote:

I have been working on the Song Baja and I notice that it is played several different ways and in different keys. It looks like the Astronauts played it in E? and the Chantays Played it in G. Yes/No? Anybody know or have a favorite arrangement? Looking for feedback....I love that song!

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Jimbo1952

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Posted on Sep 22 2019 08:10 PM

I just joined the site and perhaps you have your answer but I can say Part A is in key E and the B part is in G. I just tabbed the B part. Very close to the track, I think. :)) A rough version is attached. I will put it into Sibelius and double-check the rhythm.

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Jimbo1952

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Posted on Sep 22 2019 08:12 PM

oops..the F# in measure 2 is not on the track (last note). I think he bumps an open G but I am going to add the F# when I play it.

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Jimbo1952

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Posted on Sep 24 2019 06:49 PM

Here's Part A and B. I will be doing a complete score including the ending but this should get you through it. Contact me if you want the complete score. Will charge $2 via PayPal.

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Number9

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Posted on Sep 25 2019 02:44 PM

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DannySnyder

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Posted on Sep 25 2019 02:55 PM

Number9 wrote:

Your tab is wrong.
For example, jumping from Pos.VII to Pos.II (mes.11 to 12) is very acrobatic
Not to mention it's very unfair and may be not very lawful to ask for money for such a vague and inacurate tab on SG 101, imho.

Are you referring to where the B section goes from the G chord to the D chord? If so, I think he's right. It's the "D" shape chord up on the 7th fret and then slid down to 2nd fret. I suspect that's how a teenager in the 60's would have played it.

As for asking for money, yes a bit tacky. Maybe change it to 'donations accepted but not necessary' instead.

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Danny Snyder

"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo

Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta

Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party

Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF

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synchro

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Posted on Sep 25 2019 06:16 PM

I think I’d do the position shift. You could accomplish the same thing without moving that far, but the timbre would be noticeably different when you shifted off the top three strings.

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Redfeather

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Posted on Sep 25 2019 09:13 PM

I think they played the entire B section on the top three strings within an 8 fret span. It's ergonomically efficient and the melody comes out as simple arpeggios save for two notes. I always assume surf songs were played the simplest way and I believe this way to be just that. No acrobatics.

I've forayed into the world of youtube publishing to demonstrate!

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Number9

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Posted on Sep 26 2019 03:37 AM

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surferjoemusic

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Posted on Mar 01 2020 03:05 AM

Redfeather wrote:

I think they played the entire B section on the top three strings within an 8 fret span. It's ergonomically efficient and the melody comes out as simple arpeggios save for two notes. I always assume surf songs were played the simplest way and I believe this way to be just that. No acrobatics.

I've forayed into the world of youtube publishing to demonstrate!

Very well. I play it differently and I know I am wrong. I think your way is certainly more towards the correct way of doing it. I also feel an arpeggio there and I agree with what you say: it should be the simplest way possible.

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Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini
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Jimbo1952 Joined: Sep 22, 2019 Posts: 4 Moorpark	Posted on Sep 22 2019 07:52 PM captmike wrote: I have been working on the Song Baja and I notice that it is played several different ways and in different keys. It looks like the Astronauts played it in E? and the Chantays Played it in G. Yes/No? Anybody know or have a favorite arrangement? Looking for feedback....I love that song! Top
Jimbo1952 Joined: Sep 22, 2019 Posts: 4 Moorpark	Posted on Sep 22 2019 08:10 PM I just joined the site and perhaps you have your answer but I can say Part A is in key E and the B part is in G. I just tabbed the B part. Very close to the track, I think. :)) A rough version is attached. I will put it into Sibelius and double-check the rhythm. Top
Jimbo1952 Joined: Sep 22, 2019 Posts: 4 Moorpark	Posted on Sep 22 2019 08:12 PM oops..the F# in measure 2 is not on the track (last note). I think he bumps an open G but I am going to add the F# when I play it. Top
Jimbo1952 Joined: Sep 22, 2019 Posts: 4 Moorpark	Posted on Sep 24 2019 06:49 PM Here's Part A and B. I will be doing a complete score including the ending but this should get you through it. Contact me if you want the complete score. Will charge $2 via PayPal. Top
Number9 Joined: Jul 18, 2009 Posts: 499	Posted on Sep 25 2019 02:44 PM . Last edited: Mar 01, 2020 12:23:51 Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11050 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Sep 25 2019 02:55 PM Number9 wrote: Your tab is wrong. For example, jumping from Pos.VII to Pos.II (mes.11 to 12) is very acrobatic Not to mention it's very unfair and may be not very lawful to ask for money for such a vague and inacurate tab on SG 101, imho. Are you referring to where the B section goes from the G chord to the D chord? If so, I think he's right. It's the "D" shape chord up on the 7th fret and then slid down to 2nd fret. I suspect that's how a teenager in the 60's would have played it. As for asking for money, yes a bit tacky. Maybe change it to 'donations accepted but not necessary' instead. — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4440 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Sep 25 2019 06:16 PM I think I’d do the position shift. You could accomplish the same thing without moving that far, but the timbre would be noticeably different when you shifted off the top three strings. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Redfeather Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 883	Posted on Sep 25 2019 09:13 PM I think they played the entire B section on the top three strings within an 8 fret span. It's ergonomically efficient and the melody comes out as simple arpeggios save for two notes. I always assume surf songs were played the simplest way and I believe this way to be just that. No acrobatics. I've forayed into the world of youtube publishing to demonstrate! Last edited: Sep 25, 2019 21:59:58 Top
Number9 Joined: Jul 18, 2009 Posts: 499	Posted on Sep 26 2019 03:37 AM . Last edited: Mar 01, 2020 12:23:20 Top
surferjoemusic Joined: Jan 01, 2008 Posts: 2106 Livorno	Posted on Mar 01 2020 03:05 AM Redfeather wrote: I think they played the entire B section on the top three strings within an 8 fret span. It's ergonomically efficient and the melody comes out as simple arpeggios save for two notes. I always assume surf songs were played the simplest way and I believe this way to be just that. No acrobatics. I've forayed into the world of youtube publishing to demonstrate! Very well. I play it differently and I know I am wrong. I think your way is certainly more towards the correct way of doing it. I also feel an arpeggio there and I agree with what you say: it should be the simplest way possible. — Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini (www.surfmusic.net) Top

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