Pieces of a Man cover

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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Gil Scott-Heron

Pieces of a Man (1971)jazz-funkHigh3:05SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: variesTempo: 90 BPMest

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82%4 tracks · 2,070 notes · E major · 90 BPM· 3:05Recommended
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Winds 1
Winds 2
Drums
Bass
72%2 tracks · 2,456 notes · C# minor · 90 BPM· 3:04
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:05

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil Scott-Heron, around 90 BPM. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:05 (Electric bass (finger), Flute, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.73 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.47 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.65 notes/sec

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised appears on the soundtrack of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Undercover Brother.