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Interactive piano tutorial for "De Profundis" by Terry Oldfield, in C minor at about 77 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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De Profundis by Terry Oldfield
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "De Profundis" by Terry Oldfield, 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

Genreclassical · contemporary classical · neoclassical
Moodsolemn · contemplative · spiritual
Signaturedeeply spiritual neoclassical meditation
C minor
Key
77
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm
Gmin/b3
Gm
Fm
Fm7
Gsus4
Fsus2
Dm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

string
lush, sustained orchestral strings providing the harmonic foundation
flute
melancholic, lyrical solo flute weaving the main melodic material
piano
sparse, resonant piano chords and arpeggios that punctuate the texture
cello
deep, resonant cello lines that anchor the low end and add emotional weight
percussion
subtle, low‑frequency percussion (soft mallets or brushed drums) that adds gentle pulse without breaking the calm
Album & artist
ALBUM

De Profundis: Out of the Depths II

A follow-up to his earlier Out of the Depths album, the title references the biblical Psalm 130 and suggests a deeply introspective mood. Oldfield uses flute and ambient layers to explore themes of depth and reflection.

All of De Profundis: Out of the Depths II
Artist

Terry Oldfield

Terry Oldfield is an English new age composer and musician born on 12 August 1949, and a brother of Mike Oldfield and Sally Oldfield. He plays flute across several styles including bamboo, alto, and bass flute, and has built a career around meditative and ambient instrumental music. Over the course of his career he has composed music for more than 80 film and television productions and sold over two million albums.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "De Profundis" in?

"De Profundis" by Terry Oldfield is in C minor.

What is the tempo of "De Profundis"?

"De Profundis" plays at around 77 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "De Profundis"?

The core progression is Cm, Gmin/b3, Gm, Fm, Fm7, and Gsus4, built around the C minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "De Profundis"?

The recording features string, flute, piano, cello, and percussion.

Can I get a piano roll for "De Profundis"?

Yes. Songscription turns "De Profundis" by Terry Oldfield into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "De Profundis" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "De Profundis" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 77 BPM in C minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "De Profundis" on?

"De Profundis" appears on De Profundis: Out of the Depths II (null).

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