Preview of the interactive piano roll for “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” by Gil Scott-Heron.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Pieces of a Man (1971)
Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011) was an American singer, poet, and musician from Chicago who spent much of his life in New York. He worked across jazz, soul, and spoken word, weaving sharp social and political commentary into his music and poetry. His work in the 1970s laid important groundwork for what would later become rap and hip-hop.
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Good to know
What key is "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" in?
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by Gil Scott-Heron is in F♯ minor.
What is the tempo of "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"?
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"?
The core progression is Em, C♯m7, Bm, B♭7, C♯, and E, built around the F♯ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric piano, guitar, percussion, and spoken word.
Can I get a piano roll for "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"?
Yes. Songscription turns "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by Gil Scott-Heron into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 176 BPM in F♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" on?
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" appears on Pieces of a Man (1971).
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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?
Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.
What instruments and formats are available?
Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.
How accurate is the transcription?
It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
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