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Interactive piano tutorial for "Downfall" by Matchbox Twenty, in G major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Downfall" by Matchbox Twenty
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Downfall
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Downfall" by Matchbox Twenty, 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 · pop rock
Moodmelancholic · reflective · emotional
Signatureemotional alternative rock anthem
G major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
Em
D
A
B7
G
Am
Dmaj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead, clear, slightly raspy, expressive, melodic, sustained notes, emotional delivery
drums
steady, driving rock beat
electric guitar
clean arpeggiated chords in verses, distorted power chords in choruses
bass guitar
solid, foundational low end
synth pads
subtle atmospheric background texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

More Than You Think You Are (2002)

More Than You Think You Are is the band's third studio album, and it pushes toward a harder rock sound compared to their previous two records. Five singles came from the album, including Disease, keeping the band prominent on rock radio.

All of More Than You Think You Are
Artist

Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty is a rock band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 1995. The group plays pop rock with Rob Thomas on lead vocals, and built a large following through radio-friendly singles and consistent album releases throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 39 million albums worldwide.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Downfall" in?

"Downfall" by Matchbox Twenty is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Downfall"?

"Downfall" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Downfall"?

The core progression is C, Em, D, A, B7, and G, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Downfall"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Downfall"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Downfall" by Matchbox Twenty into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Downfall" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Downfall" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Downfall" on?

"Downfall" appears on More Than You Think You Are (2002).

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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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