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Interactive piano tutorial for "Battle Cry" by Saxon, in E major at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Battle Cry" by Saxon
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Battle Cry by Saxon
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Battle Cry" by Saxon, 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 · metal · folk
Moodepic · rebellious · anthemic
Signaturebattle cry anthem with folk‑metal energy
E major
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
E
Cmaj7
D
C
B♭
B
N
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeGuitar soloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
powerful, driving riffs and melodic leads
acoustic drum kit
steady, punchy rock beat with strong snare and cymbal accents
electric bass
solid, rhythmic foundation that locks with the drums
male lead vocals
clear, strong, slightly raw timbre; melodic, anthemic delivery with a storytelling quality
folk‑style acoustic guitar
strummed chords and melodic fills that add a traditional, rustic texture
male backing vocals
harmonized, chant‑like layers that reinforce the chorus and add a communal feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Decade of the Eagle: The Anthology 1979–1988 (2017)

All of Decade of the Eagle: The Anthology 1979–1988
Artist

Saxon

Saxon are a heavy metal band from Barnsley, England, formed in the mid-1970s. They were a leading force in the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) and put eight albums into the UK Top 40 during the 1980s, reaching audiences across Europe, North America, Japan, and South America. Fronted throughout by singer Biff Byford, they have kept touring and recording for decades and have sold tens of millions of records worldwide.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Battle Cry" in?

"Battle Cry" by Saxon is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Battle Cry"?

"Battle Cry" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Battle Cry"?

The core progression is G, E, Cmaj7, D, C, and B♭, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Battle Cry"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, acoustic drum kit, electric bass, folk‑style acoustic guitar, male lead vocals, and male backing vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Battle Cry"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Battle Cry" by Saxon into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Battle Cry" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Battle Cry" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 167 BPM in E major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Battle Cry" on?

"Battle Cry" appears on Decade of the Eagle: The Anthology 1979–1988 (2017).

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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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