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Interactive piano tutorial for "Imager" by Barbarossa, in C♯ minor at about 111 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Imager by Barbarossa
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Imager" by Barbarossa, 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

Genreambient · electronic · experimental
Moodethereal · introspective · mysterious
Signatureambient electronic soundscape with processed vocals
C♯ minor
Key
111
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C♯m
A
Amaj7
Emaj7
F♯m
E♭hdim7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumentalVerseChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

synth pads
lush, evolving textures filling the stereo field
synth bass
deep, sustained low end anchoring the harmony
processed vocals
male voice heavily treated with reverb and delay, creating a distant, ghostly timbre
electronic drums
soft, reverberant percussive hits providing a gentle pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Imager (2015)

Imager is an indie electronic record that leans on organic sounds while drawing from pop and electronica. José González contributes vocals to a couple of tracks, and the album gained wider attention after several songs appeared in the TV series Elementary.

All of Imager
Artist

Barbarossa

Barbarossa is the stage name of James Mathé, a British singer-songwriter and producer. He works in a minimalist electronic style, layering delicate synthesizers and ambient textures with his vocals. Formerly connected to the Fence Collective, he is signed to Memphis Industries and has also collaborated with and toured alongside artists like José González.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Imager" in?

"Imager" by Barbarossa is in C♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Imager"?

"Imager" plays at around 111 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Imager"?

The core progression is C♯m, A, Amaj7, Emaj7, F♯m, and E♭hdim7, built around the C♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Imager"?

The recording features synth pads, synth bass, electronic drums, and processed vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Imager"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Imager" by Barbarossa into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Imager" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Imager" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 111 BPM in C♯ minor, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Imager" on?

"Imager" appears on Imager (2015).

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