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Interactive piano tutorial for "Black And Blue" by Ingrid Michaelson, in A minor at about 88 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Black And Blue by Ingrid Michaelson
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Black And Blue" by Ingrid Michaelson, 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

Genreindie pop · acoustic pop · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · reflective · emotional
Signatureheartbreak anthem with a raw acoustic edge
A minor
Key
88
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E7
Am
E
Fmaj7
Emaj/3
F
F♯hdim7
G
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
round, syncopated, driving the groove
electric bass
warm, supportive, melodic
drums
steady, understated, providing a solid backbone
electric guitar
clean, melodic fills and occasional lead lines
synth pads
subtle, atmospheric background texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Human Again (2012)

Her fourth studio album, released in January 2012 through Cabin 24 Records and Mom + Pop Music, with the single 'Ghost' leading the way. It collects 13 songs and runs about 44 minutes.

All of Human Again
Artist

Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson is a singer-songwriter from New York City who works in indie pop and adult contemporary music. She self-releases her records through her own Cabin 24 Records label and built her audience largely through song placements on TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill. Her songwriting is personal and melodic, with a light acoustic sensibility at its core.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Black And Blue" in?

"Black And Blue" by Ingrid Michaelson is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Black And Blue"?

"Black And Blue" plays at around 88 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Black And Blue"?

The core progression is E7, Am, E, Fmaj7, Emaj/3, and F, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Black And Blue"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric guitar, and synth pads.

Can I get a piano roll for "Black And Blue"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Black And Blue" by Ingrid Michaelson into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Black And Blue" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Black And Blue" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 88 BPM in A minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Black And Blue" on?

"Black And Blue" appears on Human Again (2012).

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