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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" by Gil Scott-Heron, in G minor at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" by Gil Scott-Heron

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Home Is Where The Hatred Is” by Gil Scott-Heron.

Home Is Where The Hatred Is by Gil Scott-Heron
Double Bass Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The double bass part reads from bass clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · jazz · spoken word
Moodmelancholic · introspective · sorrowful
Signaturebluesy jazz spoken word lament
G minor
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Am7
Amin/5
Dsus2
E♭maj7
Gm7
B♭
Dsus4
Gm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male spoken‑word delivery, deep and gravelly, almost a lament, with minimal processing (light room reverb)
piano
warm, slightly reverberant acoustic piano playing sparse, minor‑toned voicings
bass
deep, resonant upright bass providing a steady, walking foundation
drums
soft, brushed drum kit with light hi‑hat and snare accents, keeping a slow, deliberate pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Pieces of a Man (1971)

All of Pieces of a Man
Artist

Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011) was an American singer, poet, and musician from Chicago who spent much of his life in New York. He worked across jazz, soul, and spoken word, weaving sharp social and political commentary into his music and poetry. His work in the 1970s laid important groundwork for what would later become rap and hip-hop.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" in?

"Home Is Where The Hatred Is" by Gil Scott-Heron is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "Home Is Where The Hatred Is"?

"Home Is Where The Hatred Is" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Home Is Where The Hatred Is"?

The core progression is Am7, Amin/5, Dsus2, E♭maj7, Gm7, and B♭, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Home Is Where The Hatred Is"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" by Gil Scott-Heron, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Home Is Where The Hatred Is" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in G minor with 10 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 "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" 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 "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" on?

"Home Is Where The Hatred Is" appears on Pieces of a Man (1971).

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How accurate is the transcription?

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