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Interactive piano tutorial for "Hanging By A Moment" by Lifehouse, in D♭ major at about 125 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Hanging By A Moment" by Lifehouse, 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 · indie rock
Moodhopeful · passionate · driving
Signaturedriving alternative rock anthem
D♭ major
Key
125
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A♭
C♯
B♭m
F♯
E♭m
C♯maj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady 4/4 rock groove
electric guitars
layered rhythm guitars with bright, slightly overdriven chords and melodic lead lines that soar in the choruses
bass guitar
solid, driving low end that locks with the drums to propel the song forward
vocals
male lead voice, clear and emotive, delivering the lyrics with a passionate, earnest tone; layered harmonies in the choruses enhance the anthemic feel
synth pads
subtle atmospheric pads that add depth and a modern texture without overpowering the rock core
Album & artist
ALBUM

No Name Face (2000)

All of No Name Face
Artist

Lifehouse

Lifehouse is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in the mid-1990s under singer and songwriter Jason Wade. They play a mix of pop rock and post-grunge, built around Wade's melodic songwriting and wide vocal range. The band broke through nationally in 2001 with 'Hanging by a Moment' and has continued releasing radio-friendly rock ever since.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hanging By A Moment" in?

"Hanging By A Moment" by Lifehouse is in D♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Hanging By A Moment"?

"Hanging By A Moment" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hanging By A Moment"?

The core progression is A♭, C♯, B♭m, F♯, E♭m, and C♯maj/3, built around the D♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hanging By A Moment"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Hanging By A Moment"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Hanging By A Moment" by Lifehouse into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Hanging By A Moment" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Hanging By A Moment" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 125 BPM in D♭ major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Hanging By A Moment" on?

"Hanging By A Moment" appears on No Name Face (2000).

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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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