Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Cleopatra's Lament” by Paul Gonsalves.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Cleopatra Feelin' Jazzy (1963)
A themed album built around the Cleopatra craze of the early 1960s, with tracks drawing on Egyptian and Roman imagery from the era's popular film. Gonsalves keeps the tone loose and bluesy, working through originals and motifs tied to the Cleopatra story.
All of Cleopatra Feelin' JazzyPaul Gonsalves
Paul Gonsalves (1920-1974) was an American tenor saxophonist from Brockton, Massachusetts, born to Portuguese Cape Verdean parents. He spent most of his career as a key soloist in Duke Ellington's orchestra, and his marathon 27-chorus solo at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival became one of the most celebrated moments in jazz history. Beyond that high-energy reputation, he was at heart a balladeer, and much of his recorded work outside Ellington leans toward intimate, lyrical playing.
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Good to know
What key is "Cleopatra's Lament" in?
"Cleopatra's Lament" by Paul Gonsalves is in D minor.
What is the tempo of "Cleopatra's Lament"?
"Cleopatra's Lament" plays at around 73 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Cleopatra's Lament"?
The core progression is E♭maj7, Dm7, Cm7, B7, B♭7, and A7, built around the D minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Cleopatra's Lament"?
The recording features tenor saxophone, piano, acoustic bass, and drums.
Can I get a piano roll for "Cleopatra's Lament"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Cleopatra's Lament" by Paul Gonsalves into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Cleopatra's Lament" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Cleopatra's Lament" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 73 BPM in D minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Cleopatra's Lament" on?
"Cleopatra's Lament" appears on Cleopatra Feelin' Jazzy (1963).
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