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Interactive piano tutorial for "Anita" by Clem Snide, in D major at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Anita
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Anita" by Clem Snide, 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

Genreindie folk · acoustic rock · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · reflective · intimate
Signaturegentle acoustic ballad with a yearning vocal hook
D major
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Em7
A7
Dmaj7
D
Em
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeInstrumental breakFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
vocals
male lead, clear, slightly breathy, emotive, intimate delivery
electric bass
soft, supportive, round
drums
light, brushed kit providing a gentle pulse
electric guitar
clean, melodic fills and subtle arpeggios
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Meat of Life (2010)

The seventh studio album from Clem Snide, released in February 2010 on 429 Records and recorded in Nashville with producer Mark Nevers. It was the band's first album of entirely new material after Barzelay had spent time recording as a solo artist.

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Artist

Clem Snide

Clem Snide is an alt-country and indie rock band formed in Boston in 1991, built around singer and guitarist Eef Barzelay. The band takes its name from a character in William S. Burroughs novels, and over three decades has moved from noisier early sounds toward a more melancholic, Americana-influenced style. Barzelay's witty, introspective songwriting sits at the center of everything they do.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Anita" in?

"Anita" by Clem Snide is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Anita"?

"Anita" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Anita"?

The core progression is Em7, A7, Dmaj7, D, and Em, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Anita"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Anita"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Anita" by Clem Snide into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Anita" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Anita" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 97 BPM in D major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Anita" on?

"Anita" appears on The Meat of Life (2010).

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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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