Product Description
This is a professional-quality transcription and simplified arrangement for 4-string electric bass guitar (standard E-A-D-G tuning) of the iconic alternative rock anthem Whats Up by the all-female American band 4 Non Blondes. First released in 1992 on their breakthrough and only studio album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, the song became a global smash hit and a defining track of the early 90s, thanks to its soaring vocal delivery, raw energy, and unforgettable chorus.
This bass arrangement has been carefully transcribed and arranged to be musically faithful yet technically accessible, making it ideal for intermediate-level bassists, educators, and even advanced beginners looking to explore classic alternative rock grooves. It includes standard notation, tablature (TAB), chord symbols, and a fretboard scale diagram in the key of A major / F# minor, reflecting the tonal character of the original recording.
The groove is built on a powerful and steady progression, capturing the core rhythmic drive and harmonic structure of the song. This arrangement provides an accurate representation of the bass lines rhythmic pulse and tonal shape, while also offering harmonic cues that allow for improvisation, study, or performance alongside other instruments or backing tracks.
Accurate and simplified transcription of the bass part, perfect for study or performance
Written in standard notation and TAB format, with clear rhythmic divisions
Includes complete chord chart with chord names above the staff
Bonus: scale diagram for the key of A major to enhance practice and improvisation
Suitable for live performance, practice, private lessons, or self-study
Easy-to-read layout and optimized for digital or printed PDF use
Whether you're playing solo, with a band, or in a school ensemble, this arrangement will help you confidently perform one of the most iconic songs of the '90s alternative rock movement. Whats Up continues to inspire new generations of musicians with its bold, empowering message and melodic hooks and this bass arrangement ensures that even simplified renditions remain full of energy and spirit.
This is an officially licensed transcription, professionally engraved and formatted for easy use in both print and digital formats. Its a great addition to any rock bassists library and a must-have for fans of 1990s music, women in rock, or powerful protest songs with staying power.
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