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Interactive piano tutorial for "45 South" by Craig Smith, in B♭ major at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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45 South by Craig Smith
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "45 South" by Craig Smith, 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 · acoustic · indie folk
Moodmelancholic · reflective · nostalgic
Signaturereturning home, fragile beauty, 45 South
B♭ major
Key
136
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
Cm
E♭
B♭maj7
B♭
B♭maj/3
Cm7
Gm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
electric bass
soft, supportive, melodic
drums
light, brushed kit, gentle dynamics
electric piano
warm, sustained chords, subtle texture
strings
lush, sustained pads, atmospheric backdrop
Album & artist
ALBUM

45' South (2010)

Smith's third album, partly recorded in Los Angeles with members of Stevie Wonder's backing band, and featuring the title track supported by eleven members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. It steps outside his children's catalog and was noted for its varied musical backing across the record.

All of 45' South
Artist

Craig Smith

Craig Smith is a musician and children's author from the South Island of New Zealand, where the latitude 45 degrees south runs through the region. He writes and performs children's music aimed at both kids and parents, and has also recorded adult-oriented material alongside his more widely celebrated work. He is perhaps best recognized internationally for his book-and-song 'The Wonky Donkey,' which became a global bestseller in 2018 and 2019.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "45 South" in?

"45 South" by Craig Smith is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "45 South"?

"45 South" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "45 South"?

The core progression is F, Cm, E♭, B♭maj7, B♭, and B♭maj/3, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "45 South"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "45 South"?

Yes. Songscription turns "45 South" by Craig Smith into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "45 South" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "45 South" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 136 BPM in B♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "45 South" on?

"45 South" appears on 45' South (2010).

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