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Interactive piano tutorial for "Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson, in F minor at about 79 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson
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Handsome Hands by Ingrid Michaelson
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Handsome Hands" 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 folk · acoustic pop · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · introspective · ethereal
Signaturequietly powerful indie folk ballad
F minor
Key
79
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Fm
Em
Dm
Cm
Cm7
Dm7
Em7
Cmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

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

Lights Out (2014)

Her fifth studio album marked a shift toward more collaborative songwriting, with Michaelson working alongside producers and co-writers including Jacquire King and Katie Herzig. Critics responded warmly, and some considered it her strongest record at the time.

All of Lights Out
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 "Handsome Hands" in?

"Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson is in F minor.

What is the tempo of "Handsome Hands"?

"Handsome Hands" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Handsome Hands"?

The core progression is Fm, E♭m, Dm, Cm, Cm7, and Dm7, built around the F minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Handsome Hands"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Handsome Hands"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Handsome Hands" by Ingrid Michaelson into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Handsome Hands" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Handsome Hands" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 79 BPM in F minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Handsome Hands" on?

"Handsome Hands" appears on Lights Out (2014).

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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