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Interactive piano tutorial for "The Nomad" by Black Label Society, in A minor at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "The Nomad" by Black Label Society
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The Nomad
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "The Nomad" by Black Label Society, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · alternative rock · indie rock
Moodmelancholic · reflective · determined
Signaturea reflective, determined journey through a melancholic landscape
A minor
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Am
Amin/b7
Dmaj9
E
Dmaj/3
E7
Dsus2
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeGuitar soloFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic foundation
drums
steady, driving rock beat with a solid backbeat
bass guitar
warm, melodic, and supportive, often playing counter-melodies
electric guitar
clean to lightly overdriven, melodic lead lines and a soaring solo
organ/synth pad
subtle atmospheric pad that adds depth and texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014)

The ninth studio album, notable for debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 and reaching number one on the Top Rock Albums chart. It features former Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga and moves between aggressive riff-driven tracks and stripped-back, quieter moments.

All of Catacombs of the Black Vatican
Artist

Black Label Society

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, who also served as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist for many years. The band plays a mix of crushing heavy metal and blues-influenced hard rock, with Wylde's guitar work sitting at the center of everything they do. Over more than two decades they have put out twelve studio albums and built a devoted following around their reputation for heavy, uncompromising live shows.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Nomad" in?

"The Nomad" by Black Label Society is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "The Nomad"?

"The Nomad" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Nomad"?

The core progression is Am, Amin/b7, Dmaj9, E, Dmaj/3, and E7, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Nomad"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and organ/synth pad.

Can I get a piano roll for "The Nomad"?

Yes. Songscription turns "The Nomad" by Black Label Society into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "The Nomad" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "The Nomad" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 120 BPM in A minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "The Nomad" on?

"The Nomad" appears on Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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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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