Preview of the interactive piano roll for “St James Infirmary” by Louis Armstrong.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
St. James Infirmary / Save It Pretty Mamma (1929)
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, nicknamed 'Satchmo,' was a jazz trumpeter and vocalist from New Orleans whose career stretched across five decades and multiple eras of American music. He came to prominence in the 1920s with his Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings, establishing himself as one of the first great jazz soloists. Over the years he became a bandleader, singer, film actor, and international star, and his influence spread well beyond jazz into pop and blues.
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Good to know
What key is "St James Infirmary" in?
"St James Infirmary" by Louis Armstrong is in D minor.
What is the tempo of "St James Infirmary"?
"St James Infirmary" plays at around 58 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "St James Infirmary"?
The core progression is Dm, A7, Gm, B♭7, E°, and B♭maj7, built around the D minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "St James Infirmary"?
The recording features trumpet, piano, double bass, drums, and clarinet.
Can I get a piano roll for "St James Infirmary"?
Yes. Songscription turns "St James Infirmary" by Louis Armstrong into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "St James Infirmary" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "St James Infirmary" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 58 BPM in D minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "St James Infirmary" on?
"St James Infirmary" appears on St. James Infirmary / Save It Pretty Mamma (1929).
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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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