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Billie's Bounce

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The Charlie Parker Story (1956)jazzHigh1:51SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F majorestTempo: 165 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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88%4 tracks · 2,251 notes · F major · 165 BPM· 1:51Recommended
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Piano · measures 5–18

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Billie's Bounce by Charlie Parker is in F major (estimated), around 165 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 1:51 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Trumpet, and Alto sax). 1 version available to play and practice.

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