Preview of the interactive piano roll for “The Blessing” by David 'Fathead' Newman.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Blessing (2009)
Released on HighNote Records, this was Newman's final studio recording, completed before his death in January 2009. The nine-track set features guitarist Peter Bernstein and draws on blues, bebop, and soul, with Newman playing with the same warmth and directness that defined his best work.
All of The BlessingDavid 'Fathead' Newman
David 'Fathead' Newman (1933-2009) was a tenor saxophonist and flutist from Corsicana, Texas who grew up in Dallas and spent his career working across jazz, soul, and rhythm and blues. He played with Ray Charles for more than a decade starting in 1954, appearing on some of the most celebrated recordings of that era, and later recorded and performed alongside figures like Aretha Franklin, Herbie Mann, and B.B. King. He was a leading voice in the Texas Tenor style, a big-toned, bluesy approach to the saxophone rooted in the sound of the American South.
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Good to know
What key is "The Blessing" in?
"The Blessing" by David 'Fathead' Newman is in D major.
What is the tempo of "The Blessing"?
"The Blessing" plays at around 86 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "The Blessing"?
The core progression is C, Dm, Dm7, B♭maj7, D, and D7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "The Blessing"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric piano, flute, electric guitar, and synth pads.
Can I get a piano roll for "The Blessing"?
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Is "The Blessing" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "The Blessing" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 86 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "The Blessing" on?
"The Blessing" appears on The Blessing (2009).
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