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Interactive piano tutorial for "Gymnopedie #2" by Carl Doy, in B♭ major at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Gymnopedie #2 by Carl Doy
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Gymnopedie #2" by Carl Doy, 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
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signatureslow, expressive string piece
B♭ major
Key
107
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Emin/b3
Dm7
C
F
Cm7
F7
Gmin/b3
Dm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroTheme ATheme BTheme A returnCoda
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

violin
solo violin carries the main melody with a warm, singing tone
cello
provides a deep, resonant bass foundation and occasional counter‑melodies
viola
fills the middle register with rich, sustained harmonies
cello (double bass)
reinforces the low end with a smooth, legato line
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Very Best of Carl Doy

A compilation drawing from Carl Doy's catalog of instrumental piano recordings. It offers a good overview of his gentle, melodic style for listeners new to his work.

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Artist

Carl Doy

Carl Doy is a British-born New Zealand pianist, composer, and arranger who grew up in Camberley, Surrey, England, and later settled in New Zealand. He plays instrumental easy-listening and new age piano music, and earned a scholarship to the Royal College of Music before building a career as a recording artist. His Piano by Candlelight series sold over three million copies worldwide and brought him international recognition.

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What key is "Gymnopedie #2" in?

"Gymnopedie #2" by Carl Doy is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Gymnopedie #2"?

"Gymnopedie #2" plays at around 107 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Gymnopedie #2"?

The core progression is Emin/b3, Dm7, C, F, Cm7, and F7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gymnopedie #2"?

The recording features violin, cello, viola, and cello (double bass).

Can I get a piano roll for "Gymnopedie #2"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Gymnopedie #2" by Carl Doy into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Gymnopedie #2" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Gymnopedie #2" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 107 BPM in B♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Gymnopedie #2" on?

"Gymnopedie #2" appears on The Very Best of Carl Doy (null).

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