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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Elegy" by Oscar Brown Jr., in C major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Elegy" by Oscar Brown Jr.

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Elegy” by Oscar Brown Jr..

Elegy by Oscar Brown Jr.
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · blues · soul
Moodmelancholic · reflective · soulful
Signaturea slow, mournful jazz-blues ballad with a deep, resonant bass and a plaintive saxophone solo
C major
Key
176
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
C
F
Dm
Gm
F7
A7
G7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

bass
round, syncopated, driving the groove
vocals
male baritone, deep and resonant, delivering the lyrics with a soulful, bluesy timbre
saxophone
expressive, mournful lead voice, soaring over the harmony
drums
steady, understated swing rhythm
piano
warm, slightly reverberant, comping with extended jazz chords
Album & artist
ALBUM

Between Heaven And Hell (1962)

Brown's follow-up to his debut, continuing in a similar vein of jazz-rooted storytelling with original songs that touched on everyday life, social themes, and character sketches. The album keeps the same sharp lyrical voice that defined his early Columbia work.

All of Between Heaven And Hell
Artist

Oscar Brown Jr.

Oscar Brown Jr. was a singer, songwriter, poet, and activist from Chicago's South Side, born in 1926. His work sat at the intersection of jazz and social commentary, and he wrote original lyrics to existing jazz instrumentals in a way that influenced vocalists who came after him. He is considered an early voice of political consciousness in Black American music, predating much of what would later surface in soul, funk, and hip-hop.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Elegy" in?

"Elegy" by Oscar Brown Jr. is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Elegy"?

"Elegy" plays at around 176 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Elegy"?

The core progression is E, C, F, Dm, Gm, and F7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Elegy"?

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

Can I get "Elegy" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Elegy" by Oscar Brown Jr., transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Elegy" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Elegy" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in C major with 17 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Elegy" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Elegy" 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 "Elegy" on?

"Elegy" appears on Between Heaven And Hell (1962).

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