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Interactive piano tutorial for "Black Pearl" by Black Label Society, in D minor at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Black Pearl by Black Label Society
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Black Pearl" by Black Label Society, 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

Genreblues · acoustic blues · folk blues
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signatureraw acoustic blues with a soulful, intimate feel
D minor
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm7
C
G
Dm
Bmaj7
A7
Am7
Gm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusInstrumental BreakChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing both rhythm and melodic fills
male lead vocals
gravelly, soulful, slightly strained timbre; intimate and expressive delivery
acoustic bass
warm, resonant, walking bassline that anchors the harmony
harmonica
bluesy, expressive solos and fills that weave between vocal lines
light percussion
soft brush or hand‑drummed patterns that add subtle pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Sonic Brew (1998)

The debut album, recorded by Wylde and drummer Phil Ondich, introduced the band's thick guitar tone and blues-heavy metal sound. It laid the foundation for everything the group would build on through the 2000s.

All of Sonic Brew
Artist

Black Label Society

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, who also served as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist for many years. The band plays a mix of crushing heavy metal and blues-influenced hard rock, with Wylde's guitar work sitting at the center of everything they do. Over more than two decades they have put out twelve studio albums and built a devoted following around their reputation for heavy, uncompromising live shows.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Black Pearl" in?

"Black Pearl" by Black Label Society is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Black Pearl"?

"Black Pearl" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Black Pearl"?

The core progression is Dm7, C, G, Dm, B♭maj7, and A7, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Black Pearl"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, light percussion, harmonica, and male lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Black Pearl"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Black Pearl" by Black Label Society into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Black Pearl" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Black Pearl" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 143 BPM in D minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Black Pearl" on?

"Black Pearl" appears on Sonic Brew (1998).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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