Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Hard To Be Close” by Here We Go Magic.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
A Different Ship (2012)
Released in May 2012, this record grew out of the band's experiences playing festival stages like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Coachella, where their tight improvisational interplay had become a defining quality. The album captures a more locked-in, groove-oriented side of the band compared to their earlier work.
All of A Different ShipHere We Go Magic
Here We Go Magic was an indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in late 2008 around singer and songwriter Luke Temple. The group mixed elements of folk, ambient, and electronic music, building songs around looping textures and a spontaneous, improvisational live chemistry. Their core lineup included Temple alongside guitarist Michael Bloch and drummer Peter Hale, with additional members contributing across their releases.
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Good to know
What key is "Hard To Be Close" in?
"Hard To Be Close" by Here We Go Magic is in D♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Hard To Be Close"?
"Hard To Be Close" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Hard To Be Close"?
The core progression is F♯, C♯, Cm, B♭m, A♭m7, and Ahdim7, built around the D♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Hard To Be Close"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric guitar, and synth pad.
Can I get a piano roll for "Hard To Be Close"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Hard To Be Close" by Here We Go Magic into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Hard To Be Close" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Hard To Be Close" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 200 BPM in D♭ major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Hard To Be Close" on?
"Hard To Be Close" appears on A Different Ship (2012).
How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?
Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.
Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?
Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.
What instruments and formats are available?
Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.
How accurate is the transcription?
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.
Is this transcription licensed?
Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.
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