Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Always The Cause” by Al Stewart.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Between the Wars (1995)
A collaborative acoustic record made with guitarist Laurence Juber, who also produced the album. The title reflects Stewart's long-standing interest in the early twentieth century, with songs drawing on the period between the two World Wars.
All of Between the WarsAl Stewart
Al Stewart (born 1945 in Scotland) is a British singer-songwriter who built his career during the British folk revival of the 1960s and 1970s. He writes folk-rock songs that weave in characters and events from history, a habit that runs through nearly all of his work. His 1976 single "Year of the Cat" brought him wide commercial recognition, and he has continued recording and touring for decades since.
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Good to know
What key is "Always The Cause" in?
"Always The Cause" by Al Stewart is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Always The Cause"?
"Always The Cause" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Always The Cause"?
The core progression is D, C, G, Em, Bm, and F♯7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Always The Cause"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric guitar, organ/piano, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Always The Cause"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Always The Cause" by Al Stewart into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Always The Cause" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Always The Cause" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Always The Cause" on?
"Always The Cause" appears on Between the Wars (1995).
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How accurate is the transcription?
It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
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