Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Elijah” by Hugh Masekela.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Uptownship (1989)
Recorded in New York City and Jersey City and released on Novus Records, this was Masekela's last album made in exile before the end of apartheid in South Africa. It mixes South African-inflected pop and jazz with a handful of American soul covers, reflecting his years abroad.
All of UptownshipHugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela was a South African trumpeter who spent about 30 years in exile after leaving his home country in 1960, during which time he studied at the Manhattan School of Music and built a career that drew on African township music, jazz, and Afropop. His sound was rooted in the musical traditions of South Africa while absorbing influences from the New York and Los Angeles scenes he moved through. He became one of the most recognizable African musicians of the 20th century, and his work often carried strong political overtones tied to the anti-apartheid struggle.
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Good to know
What key is "Elijah" in?
"Elijah" by Hugh Masekela is in E♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Elijah"?
"Elijah" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Elijah"?
The core progression is N, A♭, B♭, E♭, Cm, and Gm, built around the E♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Elijah"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric piano, trumpet, saxophone, guitar, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Elijah"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Elijah" by Hugh Masekela into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Elijah" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Elijah" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 107 BPM in E♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Elijah" on?
"Elijah" appears on Uptownship (1989).
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