Besame Mucho

Transcription and arrangement for orchestra and vocal soloist of Andrea Bocelli’s iconic standard “Besame Mucho” as recorded by the singer in his key of Db major, 4/4 time. This arrangement could also be performed with only soloist and Rhythm Section (and opt’l added instruments). Arrangement is to feature predominantly Guitar solos and fills, but are cued in Piano or Woodwinds, if no Rhythm Section instruments are available. Fairly easy to medium difficulty. Duration: 4 mins.

Full Score (in C) & Parts for:

2 Fl
2 Ob (2° = E.Hn. cued Solo Gtr. fills, if no Gtr.)
2 Bb Cl
2 Bsn

4 Hn
2 Bb Tpt (with harmon mutes - no stem)
2 Tbn (Tenor)
Tuba

Timp
2 Perc [1° = Dr. Set (sitting); 2° Perc. = Shaker, Guiro, Congas, Maracas]
Hp. (opt’l)
Pno [written as a Master Part for predominantly piano, but also cued are Synth “Rhodes” sounds that can be played on Piano and all Gtr solos are also written and also cued in Woodwinds, if no Rhy. Section is available]
2 Gtr* [printed on 1 part for interchangeability]

Vln 1 & 2
Vla
Cello
Double Bass (95% of the part is the E. Bs. part cued, if no solo E. Bass is avail.)
Electr. Bass (1 player)

*There are two Guitar parts. The First Gtr. plays many solos and the Second Gtr is mostly comp-ing

Please contact me if you would prefer a different key or altered instrumentation.