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Interactive piano tutorial for "Elegy" by Oscar Brown Jr., in C major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Elegy by Oscar Brown Jr.
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Elegy" by Oscar Brown Jr., 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

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
A♭7
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 a piano roll for "Elegy"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Elegy" by Oscar Brown Jr. into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Elegy" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Elegy" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 176 BPM in C major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Elegy" on?

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

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