Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Hiroshima” by David McWilliams.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Singing Songs by David McWilliams (1967)
McWilliams' debut album, released the same year he broke through with 'Days of Pearly Spencer', it introduced his quiet, folk-leaning songwriting to listeners. The record captures the introspective, lyrical quality that defined his approach to pop music in the late 1960s.
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David McWilliams (1945-2002) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He wrote and performed folk-tinged pop songs in the 1960s, with an introspective style that drew comparisons to artists like Donovan and Cat Stevens. His 1967 song 'Days of Pearly Spencer' is his most recognized work, and he built a loyal following across Europe, particularly in Germany, Italy, France, and the Netherlands.
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Good to know
What key is "Hiroshima" in?
"Hiroshima" by David McWilliams is in E minor.
What is the tempo of "Hiroshima"?
"Hiroshima" plays at around 188 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chords are in "Hiroshima"?
The core progression is Em, D, G, A7, and Em7, built around the E minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Hiroshima"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, and male lead vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Hiroshima"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Hiroshima" by David McWilliams into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Hiroshima" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Hiroshima" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 188 BPM in E minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Hiroshima" on?
"Hiroshima" appears on Singing Songs by David McWilliams (1967).
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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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How accurate is the transcription?
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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