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Interactive piano tutorial for "First Time" by Finger Eleven, in G♯ minor at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "First Time" by Finger Eleven
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First Time by Finger Eleven
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "First Time" by Finger Eleven, 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 · alternative rock · post‑punk revival
Moodmelancholic · determined
Signaturemelancholic determination, driving post‑punk energy
G♯ minor
Key
158
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭
C♯
E♭m7
E♭7
E
A♭
E♭m
B♭m
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusPost‑chorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
layered, wide‑stereo, providing both rhythmic drive and melodic hooks
driving bassline
round, syncopated, anchoring the groove
steady drum kit
tight, punchy kick and snare with crisp hi‑hats, propelling the rhythm
male lead vocals
clear, slightly raw timbre; melodic, expressive, and urgent delivery; clean singing with occasional slight grit
subtle synth pads
ambient, low‑level textures that add depth without detracting from the guitars
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Greyest of Blue Skies (2000)

This was the band's third studio album and their first to bring them mainstream attention, going Gold in Canada. It featured 'Suffocate', which appeared on the Scream 3 soundtrack, and introduced drummer Rich Beddoe to the lineup.

All of The Greyest of Blue Skies
Artist

Finger Eleven

Finger Eleven is a rock band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada, formed in 1990. They play a style rooted in post-grunge and alternative rock, building a following through heavy radio play in Canada and the United States. Over their career they have released multiple studio albums, with their biggest commercial moment coming from the singles 'One Thing' and 'Paralyzer'.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "First Time" in?

"First Time" by Finger Eleven is in G♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "First Time"?

"First Time" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "First Time"?

The core progression is E♭, C♯, E♭m7, E♭7, E, and A♭, built around the G♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "First Time"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bassline, steady drum kit, subtle synth pads, and male lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "First Time"?

Yes. Songscription turns "First Time" by Finger Eleven into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "First Time" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "First Time" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 158 BPM in G♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "First Time" on?

"First Time" appears on The Greyest of Blue Skies (2000).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

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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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