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Interactive piano tutorial for "Black Is So Beautiful" by Gary Byrd, in B♭ major at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Black Is So Beautiful by Gary Byrd
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Black Is So Beautiful" by Gary Byrd, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefunk · soul · R&B
Mooduplifting · confident · celebratory
Signaturegroovy funk anthem celebrating black pride
B♭ major
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭
F
A♭
Fmaj/3
Fmaj/5
A°
F7
Fmin/b3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, syncopated funk drum kit with crisp snare and hi‑hat patterns
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead voice with a clear, confident, soulful timbre; delivers the lyrics in a rhythmic, conversational style that blends singing and spoken word
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic funk guitar with percussive chord stabs and occasional melodic fills
electric piano
warm, soulful electric piano chords and melodic fills that add harmonic richness
brass section
bright, punchy brass hits and melodic lines that accentuate the groove and reinforce the celebratory feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Presenting the Gary Byrd Experience (1972)

All of Presenting the Gary Byrd Experience
Artist

Gary Byrd

Gary Byrd, born in Buffalo, New York in 1949, is a radio DJ, poet, rapper, songwriter, and community activist who built much of his career in New York City. He works across soul, funk, and spoken word, and has been a longtime collaborator with Stevie Wonder, co-writing songs including 'Black Man'. For decades he has hosted talk radio at WBLS and WLIB in New York City.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Black Is So Beautiful" in?

"Black Is So Beautiful" by Gary Byrd is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Black Is So Beautiful"?

"Black Is So Beautiful" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Black Is So Beautiful"?

The core progression is E♭, F, A♭, Fmaj/3, Fmaj/5, and A°, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Black Is So Beautiful"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, electric piano, brass section, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Black Is So Beautiful"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Black Is So Beautiful" by Gary Byrd into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Black Is So Beautiful" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Black Is So Beautiful" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 100 BPM in B♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Black Is So Beautiful" on?

"Black Is So Beautiful" appears on Presenting the Gary Byrd Experience (1972).

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