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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Disturbing The Priest" by Black Sabbath, in D minor at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Disturbing The Priest" by Black Sabbath

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Disturbing The Priest” by Black Sabbath.

Disturbing The Priest
Double Bass Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The double bass 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

Genrerock · metal · hard rock
Mooddark · aggressive · menacing
Signaturedisturbing, heavy riff, ominous atmosphere
D minor
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
C
B♭
A
C♯m
E♭maj7
Dm
C♯
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
powerful, driving riffs and soaring solos
drums
punchy, steady rock beat with strong snare and kick
bass guitar
solid, foundational low end that locks with the drums
vocals
male lead with a deep, resonant, slightly gravelly timbre, delivering the lyrics in a commanding, almost spoken style
Album & artist
ALBUM

Born Again (1983)

The eleventh studio album, and the only one recorded with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple on vocals. It came out in September 1983 and was also the last Black Sabbath album for nine years to feature that particular configuration of the band.

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Artist

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham, England, with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. They built heavy metal into a genre with riff-driven songs, loud guitars, and dark lyrical themes through the 1970s, and their tracks like Paranoid, Iron Man, and War Pigs became cornerstones of the genre. Over the decades the band went through many lineup changes, selling over 70 million records by 2013.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Disturbing The Priest" in?

"Disturbing The Priest" by Black Sabbath is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Disturbing The Priest"?

"Disturbing The Priest" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Disturbing The Priest"?

The core progression is D, C, B♭, A, C♯m, and E♭maj7, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Disturbing The Priest"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and vocals.

Can I get "Disturbing The Priest" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Disturbing The Priest" by Black Sabbath, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Disturbing The Priest" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Disturbing The Priest" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in D minor with 9 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 "Disturbing The Priest" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Disturbing The Priest" 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 "Disturbing The Priest" on?

"Disturbing The Priest" appears on Born Again (1983).

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How accurate is the transcription?

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