Preview of the interactive piano roll for “El Manisero” by Antonio Machín.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
El manisero / Infamia / Cuatro palabras / Los aretes de la luna (1960)
This EP released on the Seeco label collects four of Machín's signature recordings, including his landmark son pregón 'El manisero' alongside bolero tracks. It offers a compact snapshot of his vocal style across the Cuban popular genres he favored throughout his career.
All of El manisero / Infamia / Cuatro palabras / Los aretes de la lunaAntonio Machín
Antonio Machín (1903-1977) was a Cuban singer born in Sagua la Grande who spent much of his later life in Spain, where he became enormously popular. He worked across son, bolero, and Cuban tropical styles, and his 1930 recording of 'El manisero' with Don Azpiazú's orchestra was the first million-selling record by a Cuban artist. He remains one of the most celebrated bolero singers Cuba produced.
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Good to know
What key is "El Manisero" in?
"El Manisero" by Antonio Machín is in D major.
What is the tempo of "El Manisero"?
"El Manisero" plays at around 182 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "El Manisero"?
The core progression is G, D7, Am7, Am, and A7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "El Manisero"?
The recording features accordion, percussion, bass, guitar, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "El Manisero"?
Yes. Songscription turns "El Manisero" by Antonio Machín into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "El Manisero" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "El Manisero" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 182 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "El Manisero" on?
"El Manisero" appears on El manisero / Infamia / Cuatro palabras / Los aretes de la luna (1960).
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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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