Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Foreign Affairs” by Biréli Lagrène.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Foreign Affairs (1988)
Recorded in New York City in August 1988 and produced by Steve Khan, this album shows Lagrène exploring electric and fusion territory alongside players like drummer Dennis Chambers and bassist Jeff Andrews. It marked a deliberate step away from his Gypsy jazz roots toward a broader, more contemporary sound.
All of Foreign AffairsBiréli Lagrène
Biréli Lagrène is a French jazz guitarist born in 1966 in Alsace into a Romani family, where guitar was a central part of life from the start. He grew up deeply immersed in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and was already improvising convincingly in that style as a young child. Over the course of his career he has moved across swing, fusion, and post-bop, establishing himself as one of the most versatile guitarists to come out of Europe.
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Good to know
What key is "Foreign Affairs" in?
"Foreign Affairs" by Biréli Lagrène is in G♯ minor.
What is the tempo of "Foreign Affairs"?
"Foreign Affairs" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Foreign Affairs"?
The core progression is Cm, Dm7, B♭7, Am7, Fm7, and C♯maj7, built around the G♯ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Foreign Affairs"?
The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, electric piano, saxophone, and drum kit.
Can I get a piano roll for "Foreign Affairs"?
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Is "Foreign Affairs" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Foreign Affairs" 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 G♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Foreign Affairs" on?
"Foreign Affairs" appears on Foreign Affairs (1988).
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