Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” by Charles Mingus.
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What's in the mix
Mingus Ah Um (1959)
Recorded in May 1959, this was Mingus's first album for Columbia Records and it works almost like a survey of jazz history, touching on gospel, blues, and swing while remaining distinctly his own. It includes standout tracks like 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat' and 'Better Git It In Your Soul', and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013.
All of Mingus Ah UmCharles Mingus
Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was a bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist from Nogales, Arizona, who grew up in Los Angeles and later made his name in New York. He worked across hard bop, post-bop, and avant-garde jazz, and his music wove together loosely composed passages with improvised solos in a way that shaped the sound of jazz across the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. He collaborated with musicians including Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Eric Dolphy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz composers in history.
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Good to know
What key is "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" in?
"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus is in E♭ minor.
What is the tempo of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?
"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" plays at around 54 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?
The core progression is E♭7, B7, Emaj7, A7, C♯7, and A♭m7, built around the E♭ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?
The recording features tenor saxophone, walking bassline, brushed drum kit, piano, and acoustic double bass.
Can I get a piano roll for "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"?
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Is "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 54 BPM in E♭ minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" on?
"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" appears on Mingus Ah Um (1959).
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