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Interactive piano tutorial for "Anniversary" by Al Stewart, in D minor at about 83 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Anniversary by Al Stewart
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Anniversary" by Al Stewart, 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

Genrefolk · singer‑songwriter · acoustic pop
Moodmelancholic · reflective · nostalgic
Signaturegentle acoustic storytelling with a wistful, intimate feel
D minor
Key
83
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
C♯+
F
G7
C7
A
Amaj/3
F♯
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
vocals
male lead, clear and expressive, delivering the narrative with a gentle, slightly melancholic timbre
electric bass
warm, round, syncopated, driving the groove
drums
light, brushed kit with soft snare and hi‑hat, keeping a steady, understated pulse
piano
subtle, melodic fills and chordal support, adding depth to the arrangement
Album & artist
ALBUM

A Beach Full of Shells (2005)

Stewart's fifteenth studio album, released in 2005, carries on his practice of anchoring songs in historical figures and moments, including references to the poet Edward Lear and early aviation. It was recorded in Hollywood and Studio City, California.

All of A Beach Full of Shells
Artist

Al Stewart

Al Stewart (born 1945 in Scotland) is a British singer-songwriter who built his career during the British folk revival of the 1960s and 1970s. He writes folk-rock songs that weave in characters and events from history, a habit that runs through nearly all of his work. His 1976 single "Year of the Cat" brought him wide commercial recognition, and he has continued recording and touring for decades since.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Anniversary" in?

"Anniversary" by Al Stewart is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Anniversary"?

"Anniversary" plays at around 83 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Anniversary"?

The core progression is Dm, C♯+, F, G7, C7, and A, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Anniversary"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Anniversary"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Anniversary" by Al Stewart into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Anniversary" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Anniversary" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 83 BPM in D minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Anniversary" on?

"Anniversary" appears on A Beach Full of Shells (2005).

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