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Interactive piano tutorial for "Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death, in D major at about 214 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Gb City by Bass Drum Of Death
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death, 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

Genrerock · indie rock · post‑punk revival
Mooddriving · urgent · rebellious
Signaturerepetitive chant, tight rhythm, raw energy
D major
Key
214
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
D7
D
A
F
G
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a driving four‑on‑the‑floor kick and crisp snare
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
guitars
distorted electric guitars playing rhythmic, repetitive riffs that lock with the bass
vocals
male lead voice, raw and slightly strained, delivered in a chant‑like, urgent style
synth/keys
subtle synth pads and occasional melodic accents that add texture without detracting from the guitars
Album & artist
ALBUM

GB City (2011)

GB City is the band's debut album, recorded by Barrett largely on his own and released on Fat Possum Records in April 2011. It runs through short, punchy garage rock tracks that lean on fuzzed-out guitar riffs and a generally surly, no-frills energy.

All of GB City
Artist

Bass Drum Of Death

Bass Drum of Death is a garage punk band from Oxford, Mississippi, started by John Barrett in 2008 as a one-man project. Barrett writes the songs, handles vocals, and plays guitar, with a touring band filling out the live lineup. Their music sits in the territory of raw, lo-fi garage rock with a heavy, distorted edge.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Gb City" in?

"Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Gb City"?

"Gb City" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Gb City"?

The core progression is N, D7, D, A, F, and G, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gb City"?

The recording features drums, bass, guitars, vocals, and synth/keys.

Can I get a piano roll for "Gb City"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Gb City" by Bass Drum Of Death into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Gb City" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Gb City" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 214 BPM in D major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Gb City" on?

"Gb City" appears on GB City (2011).

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