Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Elegy” by Art Tatum.
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What's in the mix
The Genius of Art Tatum (1954)
Produced by Norman Granz for Clef Records, this was a multi-volume series of solo piano recordings made at Radio Recorders in Hollywood between 1953 and 1955. The sessions document Tatum at his most focused, working alone at the piano through a wide range of jazz standards and popular songs.
All of The Genius of Art TatumArt Tatum
Art Tatum was a jazz pianist from Toledo, Ohio, widely regarded as one of the greatest technical virtuosos the music has ever produced. He was visually impaired from childhood but developed a style of extraordinary speed, harmonic complexity, and melodic invention that left fellow pianists, including Fats Waller and James P. Johnson, openly amazed. He worked in solo and small group settings throughout his career, playing swing and stride-rooted jazz with an improvisational depth that set him apart from his contemporaries.
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Good to know
What key is "Elegy" in?
"Elegy" by Art Tatum is in E minor.
What is the tempo of "Elegy"?
"Elegy" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Elegy"?
The core progression is B, F♯m, Gdim7, G°, F♯, and F7, built around the E minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Elegy"?
The recording features piano.
Can I get "Elegy" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Elegy" by Art Tatum, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Elegy" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"Elegy" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 200 BPM in E minor with 7 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Elegy" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Elegy" 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 "Elegy" on?
"Elegy" appears on The Genius of Art Tatum (1954).
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