Preview of the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement for “Laughter” by Act.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Laughter, Tears and Rage (1988)
The only album Act released, it came out on ZTT Records in June 1988 and was later reissued in 2004 as both a single CD and a three-disc anthology set. The record was deleted by ZTT in the early 1990s, giving it a cult status among fans of 1980s European synth-pop.
All of Laughter, Tears and RageAct
Act were a short-lived synth-pop duo from the late 1980s, made up of Scottish musician Thomas Leer and German vocalist Claudia Brücken, who had previously sung for Propaganda. Signed to ZTT Records, they made music rooted in synthpop and disco but also pulled from psychedelic rock and musical theatre, with lyrics that circled around decadence and moral ambiguity.
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Good to know
What key is "Laughter" in?
"Laughter" by Act is in B♭ minor.
What is the tempo of "Laughter"?
"Laughter" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Laughter"?
The core progression is F♯, A♭7, B♭m7, Fm7, A♭, and F♯maj7, built around the B♭ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Laughter"?
The recording features synth bass, drum machine, synth pads, synth lead, and vocals.
Can I get "Laughter" violin sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement of "Laughter" by Act, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Laughter" violin sheet music easy to play?
"Laughter" violin sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in B♭ minor with 20 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Laughter" violin sheet music?
Yes. The beginner violin sheet music for "Laughter" 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 "Laughter" on?
"Laughter" appears on Laughter, Tears and Rage (1988).
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