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Interactive piano tutorial for "Hartford" by Kieran Kane, in D major at about 94 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Hartford by Kieran Kane
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Hartford" by Kieran Kane, 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
Moodhopeful · reflective
Signaturegentle acoustic folk with a warm, intimate feel
D major
Key
94
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
Dmaj7
Bm7
Dmaj/5
Dsus2
Ehdim7
A
Bmin/b3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
male lead vocals
clear, warm, slightly breathy timbre; melodic, gentle, and expressive delivery
ukulele
bright, melodic counterpoint to the guitar
bass guitar
soft, supportive low end that underpins the harmony
light percussion
subtle, brush‑like textures that add gentle forward motion
Album & artist
ALBUM

Unguarded Moments (2016)

An EP recorded with contributions from fiddler and vocalist Rayna Gellert, this is one of Kane's most spare and intimate releases, featuring his vocals and guitar alongside Gellert's viola and harmony singing. All but one song was written by Kane, with a few co-written with Gellert.

All of Unguarded Moments
Artist

Kieran Kane

Kieran Kane is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Queens, New York in 1949, who spent his career working in country, folk, and Americana. He made his name as one half of the O'Kanes, a duo with Jamie O'Hara that scored a number-one country hit in the late 1980s, and he later co-founded the independent label Dead Reckoning Records. His solo work leans toward acoustic, stripped-down arrangements and plainspoken songwriting.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hartford" in?

"Hartford" by Kieran Kane is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Hartford"?

"Hartford" plays at around 94 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hartford"?

The core progression is D, Dmaj7, Bm7, Dmaj/5, Dsus2, and Ehdim7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hartford"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, light percussion, and male lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Hartford"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Hartford" by Kieran Kane into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Hartford" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Hartford" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 94 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Hartford" on?

"Hartford" appears on Unguarded Moments (2016).

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