Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Elegie” by Art Tatum.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Decca Presents Art Tatum in an Album of Piano Solos (1940)
Recorded in Los Angeles in February 1940, this set collected solo piano performances on three 78-rpm discs issued by Decca. It captures Tatum working through a program of popular standards and showpieces, including Sweet Lorraine and Tiger Rag, giving early listeners a compact showcase of his solo style.
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Art Tatum was a jazz pianist from Toledo, Ohio, widely regarded as one of the greatest technical virtuosos the music has ever produced. He was visually impaired from childhood but developed a style of extraordinary speed, harmonic complexity, and melodic invention that left fellow pianists, including Fats Waller and James P. Johnson, openly amazed. He worked in solo and small group settings throughout his career, playing swing and stride-rooted jazz with an improvisational depth that set him apart from his contemporaries.
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Good to know
What key is "Elegie" in?
"Elegie" by Art Tatum is in E minor.
What is the tempo of "Elegie"?
"Elegie" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Elegie"?
The core progression is B7, Em, F, E, F♯, and F7, built around the E minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Elegie"?
The recording features piano.
Can I get a piano roll for "Elegie"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Elegie" by Art Tatum into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Elegie" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Elegie" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 214 BPM in E minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Elegie" on?
"Elegie" appears on Decca Presents Art Tatum in an Album of Piano Solos (1940).
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