Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Carry Me Back” by Acker Bilk.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Champion (1981)
Released during a period when Bilk was still an active and respected recording artist in the UK. Details on this specific album are limited, but it likely follows his familiar style of warm, melodic clarinet playing over orchestral or jazz band backings.
All of The ChampionAcker Bilk
Acker Bilk was a clarinet player from Pensford, Somerset, England, who came up through the British traditional jazz scene in the late 1950s. He became an international name in 1962 with the string-backed instrumental 'Stranger on the Shore', a melody he originally wrote for his daughter. Throughout his career he led his Paramount Jazz Band and continued recording clarinet-led albums with lush orchestral arrangements.
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Good to know
What key is "Carry Me Back" in?
"Carry Me Back" by Acker Bilk is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Carry Me Back"?
"Carry Me Back" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Carry Me Back"?
The core progression is G, C, E7, A7, D7, and D, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Carry Me Back"?
The recording features brass section, piano, walking bass, drums, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Carry Me Back"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Carry Me Back" by Acker Bilk into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Carry Me Back" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Carry Me Back" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 167 BPM in G major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Carry Me Back" on?
"Carry Me Back" appears on The Champion (1981).
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