Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Candy Man's Gone” by Bruce Cockburn.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Trouble With Normal (1983)
Recorded in late 1982 and early 1983 at Manta Sound in Toronto, this album finds Cockburn sharpening his political focus with a harder-edged sound. It marked a transitional moment as he moved toward the more outspoken work that would follow.
All of The Trouble With NormalBruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.
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Good to know
What key is "Candy Man's Gone" in?
"Candy Man's Gone" by Bruce Cockburn is in E major.
What is the tempo of "Candy Man's Gone"?
"Candy Man's Gone" plays at around 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Candy Man's Gone"?
The core progression is E, C♯m7, Amaj9, Emaj9, Emaj/3, and Bsus4, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Candy Man's Gone"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and organ/piano.
Can I get a piano roll for "Candy Man's Gone"?
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Is "Candy Man's Gone" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Candy Man's Gone" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 103 BPM in E major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Candy Man's Gone" on?
"Candy Man's Gone" appears on The Trouble With Normal (1983).
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