What key is Solsbury Hill in?
B major
It is performed in the key of B major with a tempo of 102 beats per minute, with Gabriel’s vocals ranging from F♯3 to G♯4.
What time signature is Solsbury Hill in?
7/4 Time
7/4 Time. The 7/4 stomp of “Solsbury Hill” is one of its indelible and striking features, that feeling of a beat missing in every measure giving the song a constant sense of struggle — and subsequently, of endurance.
Is there a real Solsbury Hill?
Little Solsbury Hill (more commonly known as Solsbury Hill) is a small flat-topped hill and the site of an Iron Age hill fort. It is located above the village of Batheaston in Somerset, England.
How do you climb Solsbury Hill?
Turn left at the road called Penthouse (only goes left off London rd.) and then you’ll see Solsbury Lane on the left side. Go up Solsbury Lane and when you get to the fork in the road take the right side. It’s a nice climb from here but well worth it for the views.
What Peter Gabriel album is Solsbury Hill on?
Peter Gabriel
Solsbury Hill/Album
Is Solsbury Hill hard to play?
It can be quite a challenging song to play at first and I’d say that it’s a great one to learn if you’re a confident intermediate player. Let’s get learning Solsbury Hill!
Who plays Peter Gabriel guitar?
David Rhodes (guitarist)
| David John Sydney Rhodes | |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Society of Sound |
| Associated acts | Peter Gabriel, Random Hold, Mango, Blancmange, Talk Talk, Vitamin Z, Japan |
Who wrote the song Solsbury Hill?
Solsbury Hill/Lyricists
What is the history of Solsbury Hill?
History. Solsbury Hill was occupied as a hill fort during the early Iron Age, between 300BC and 100BC, one of the southernmost of fortifications across the Cotswolds. In later history, Little Solsbury Hill is a possible site of the Battle of Badon, fought in around 496AD between the Saxons and the British.