Controversy by Prince - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Sheet Music (Page 1 of 5)

Controversy

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By Prince Piano/Vocal/Guitar Pages: 5
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Controversy

Prince

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Andreus ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This is a very easy strong to play, having an underlying straight quarter note rhythm, as it is a funk song most of the song is built around one chord, and its really the rhythm that gives the song its character. Great for beginning student wanting to go beyond "Mary had a little lamb" or "twinkle twinkle" to something with more modern musical style, and in a more difficult key than C. This piece is in B and is a great first song to learn in that key. Very accurate and highly recommended.

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Score Details

“Controversy” by Prince is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 5 pages. It's scored in B major. The tempo marking is moderate funk, around 126 BPM.

The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Pop style category. This song is available in 4 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.

It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 ratings. A verified buyer says: “This is a very easy strong to play, having an underlying straight quarter note rhythm, as it is a funk song most of the song is built around one chord, and its…”

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Composer
Prince
Lyricist
Prince
Product #
MN0147159
Pages
5 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano , Guitar
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from C#4 to A#4
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1981
Tempo
Moderate Funk
Metronome
q = 126
Original Published Key
B Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Controversy” is in B major. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Controversy” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?

The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Controversy” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Controversy” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Controversy” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Controversy” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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