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Interactive piano tutorial for "Unfinished Sympathy" by Massive Attack, in F♯ major at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Unfinished Sympathy" by Massive Attack
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Unfinished Sympathy
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Unfinished Sympathy" by Massive Attack, 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

Genretrip‑hop · downtempo · ambient electronic
Moodmelancholic · ethereal · introspective
Signaturedark, atmospheric trip‑hop with a haunting vocal hook
F♯ major
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F♯
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
sparse, heavy electronic drums with a deep, resonant kick and crisp snare
bass
deep, resonant synth bass that underpins the whole track
vocals
female lead voice, ethereal and slightly breathy, delivered in a clean, melodic style with subtle reverb and delay
pads
lush, atmospheric synth pads that fill the stereo field with a wide, immersive backdrop
piano
sparse, melancholic piano chords that add harmonic depth and emotional weight
Album & artist
ALBUM

Blue Lines (1991)

Their debut, widely credited as the first trip-hop album, layering breakbeats and sampling with soul and reggae influences, featuring vocals from Shara Nelson and Horace Andy. It came out on Wild Bunch and Virgin Records and set the template for the genre.

All of Blue Lines
Artist

Massive Attack

Massive Attack are a trip-hop collective from Bristol, England, formed in 1988 by Robert "3D" Del Naja, Grant "Daddy G" Marshall, Adrian "Tricky" Thaws, and Andrew "Mushroom" Vowles. They originated the genre's hypnotic sound, a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of hip-hop rhythms, soulful melodies, dub grooves, and choice samples. Their work has influenced a wide range of artists and helped define the sound of British electronic music through the 1990s and beyond.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Unfinished Sympathy" in?

"Unfinished Sympathy" by Massive Attack is in F♯ major.

What is the tempo of "Unfinished Sympathy"?

"Unfinished Sympathy" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Unfinished Sympathy"?

The core progression is F♯, built around the F♯ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Unfinished Sympathy"?

The recording features drums, bass, pads, piano, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Unfinished Sympathy"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Unfinished Sympathy" by Massive Attack into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Unfinished Sympathy" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Unfinished Sympathy" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 115 BPM in F♯ major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Unfinished Sympathy" on?

"Unfinished Sympathy" appears on Blue Lines (1991).

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