Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Head Start” by Bob Thiele Emergency.
The progression
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What's in the mix
Head Start (1969)
Released on Flying Dutchman, this double album covers a lot of ground, moving through jazz history, electronic sound experiments, soul jazz grooves, and a tribute to John Coltrane that features drummer Elvin Jones and an otherwise unreleased Ornette Coleman recording. It works as a document of Thiele's ambitions for his new label as much as a conventional jazz record.
All of Head StartBob Thiele Emergency
Bob Thiele Emergency was a studio jazz project put together by record producer Bob Thiele after he left Impulse Records and launched his own Flying Dutchman label in the late 1960s. Thiele, who had produced John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and many others at Impulse, assembled a group of seasoned session players including Tom Scott, John Carter, and Jim Horn. The music spans soul jazz, jazz funk, and avant-garde experimentation, reflecting Thiele's wide-ranging tastes as a producer.
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Good to know
What key is "Head Start" in?
"Head Start" by Bob Thiele Emergency is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Head Start"?
"Head Start" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Head Start"?
The core progression is Cm, F, F9, F7, C7, and G7, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Head Start"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric piano, trumpet, saxophone, electric guitar, drums, bass, electric piano, trumpet, saxophone, and electric guitar.
Can I get "Head Start" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Head Start" by Bob Thiele Emergency, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Head Start" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Head Start" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 100 BPM in C major with 13 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 "Head Start" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Head Start" 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 "Head Start" on?
"Head Start" appears on Head Start (1969).
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