by Marvin Gaye
What's Going On was written by Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Al Cleveland and Marvin Gaye and released as a single on January 21, 1971. What's Going On is the socially conscious title track of Gaye’s 1971 concept album, blending soul and jazz influences to address war, police brutality and inner‑city hardship. The single topped the US R&B chart, reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, sold over two million copies, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest songs in popular music history.
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Explore 12 Saxophone arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Very easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Saxophone under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Flute arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Very easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Flute under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Clarinet arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Very easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Clarinet under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 3 Guitar arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Very easy to Easy to intermediate. 3 include fingering annotations.
Explore 4 Bass arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Bass under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Trumpet arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Very easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Trumpet under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 4 Trombone arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Very easy to Advanced. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with. An optional visual Trombone under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 3 Singer arrangements of What's Going On, ranging from Very easy to Easy to intermediate. Includes several keys for all vocal ranges.
You can play What's Going On Sheet music on 8 instruments, including Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Singer.
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