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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "Head Start" by Bob Thiele Emergency, in C major at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "Head Start" by Bob Thiele Emergency

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Head Start” by Bob Thiele Emergency.

Head Start by Bob Thiele Emergency
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · funk · jazz-funk
Moodenergetic · groovy · playful
Signaturetight funk groove with a bright jazz feel
C major
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm
F
F9
F7
C7
G7
E♭7
Dm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeVerseChorusInstrumental BreakBridgeFinal ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, syncopated funk drum kit with crisp snare and hi-hat patterns
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
tight, syncopated funk drum kit with crisp snare and hi-hat patterns
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric piano
bright, percussive electric piano comping and melodic fills
trumpet
bright, punchy trumpet lines that accentuate the rhythm and add melodic hooks
electric piano
bright, percussive electric piano comping and melodic fills
trumpet
bright, punchy trumpet lines that accentuate the rhythm and add melodic hooks
saxophone
smooth, expressive saxophone solos and melodic counterpoints
saxophone
smooth, expressive saxophone solos and melodic counterpoints
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar chords and occasional funky licks
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar chords and occasional funky licks
Album & artist
ALBUM

Head Start (1969)

Released on Flying Dutchman, this double album covers a lot of ground, moving through jazz history, electronic sound experiments, soul jazz grooves, and a tribute to John Coltrane that features drummer Elvin Jones and an otherwise unreleased Ornette Coleman recording. It works as a document of Thiele's ambitions for his new label as much as a conventional jazz record.

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Artist

Bob Thiele Emergency

Bob Thiele Emergency was a studio jazz project put together by record producer Bob Thiele after he left Impulse Records and launched his own Flying Dutchman label in the late 1960s. Thiele, who had produced John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and many others at Impulse, assembled a group of seasoned session players including Tom Scott, John Carter, and Jim Horn. The music spans soul jazz, jazz funk, and avant-garde experimentation, reflecting Thiele's wide-ranging tastes as a producer.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Head Start" in?

"Head Start" by Bob Thiele Emergency is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Head Start"?

"Head Start" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Head Start"?

The core progression is Cm, F, F9, F7, C7, and G7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Head Start"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric piano, trumpet, saxophone, electric guitar, drums, bass, electric piano, trumpet, saxophone, and electric guitar.

Can I get "Head Start" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Head Start" by Bob Thiele Emergency, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Head Start" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"Head Start" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 100 BPM in C major with 13 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 "Head Start" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Head Start" 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 "Head Start" on?

"Head Start" appears on Head Start (1969).

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