Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Careless Love” by Al Hirt.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Al Hirt and His New Orleans All‐Stars (2013)
Al Hirt
Al Hirt was a trumpet player from New Orleans, born in 1922, who built his career around Dixieland jazz and popular music. He had a powerful, technically gifted style and performed across classical, jazz, and pop settings over more than six decades. He earned a Grammy in 1964 for the instrumental hit 'Java' and received 21 Grammy nominations in total.
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Good to know
What key is "Careless Love" in?
"Careless Love" by Al Hirt is in E♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Careless Love"?
"Careless Love" plays at around 77 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Careless Love"?
The core progression is N, A♭, E♭7, A♭7, C♯, and C♯m, built around the E♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Careless Love"?
The recording features trumpet, big band brass section, walking bassline, drums, piano comping, and brass section.
Can I get "Careless Love" piano sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Careless Love" by Al Hirt, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Careless Love" piano sheet music easy to play?
"Careless Love" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 77 BPM in E♭ major with 11 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Careless Love" piano sheet music?
Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Careless Love" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Careless Love" on?
"Careless Love" appears on Al Hirt and His New Orleans All‐Stars (2013).
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