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Interactive piano tutorial for "Magnolia" by The Gourds, in A major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Magnolia
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Magnolia" by The Gourds, 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

Genrefolk · indie folk · Americana
Moodnostalgic · melancholic · reflective
SignatureMagnolia Dreaming, wistful Americana
A major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
A7
E7
F♯m7
E
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusInstrumentalChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
electric bass
warm, round, syncopated groove
drums
steady, understated 4/4 beat
male lead vocals
clear, slightly nasal, storytelling timbre
harmonica
wistful, melodic lead lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

Stadium Blitzer (1997)

One of the band's early records, Stadium Blitzer captures the rough-hewn, lo-fi spirit that defined their first run of albums, recorded close to home with a DIY approach. It lays out the mix of alt-country, Cajun inflections, and loose rock energy that the band would carry through their whole career.

All of Stadium Blitzer
Artist

The Gourds

The Gourds are an alternative country band from Austin, Texas, who formed in 1994 and played together for nearly two decades before going on hiatus in 2013. Their music pulls from Texas country, Cajun rhythms, Appalachian bluegrass, and rock, with fiddle, accordion, and mandolin all in regular rotation. They built a devoted following through relentless touring and a prolific string of records that leaned heavily on live-band energy and quirky, rootsy songwriting.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Magnolia" in?

"Magnolia" by The Gourds is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Magnolia"?

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

What chords are in "Magnolia"?

The core progression is D, A7, E7, F♯m7, and E, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Magnolia"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, harmonica, and male lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Magnolia"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Magnolia" by The Gourds into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Magnolia" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Magnolia" 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 A major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Magnolia" on?

"Magnolia" appears on Stadium Blitzer (1997).

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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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