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Interactive piano tutorial for "El Emperador" by Carlos Mario Zabaleta, in B major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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El Emperador by Carlos Mario Zabaleta
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "El Emperador" by Carlos Mario Zabaleta, 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

GenreCumbia · Latin Pop · Folkloric Latin
Moodjoyful · celebratory · energetic
SignatureCumbia rhythm with bright accordion and brass, festive Latin pop vibe
B major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
E
F♯
A♭m
C♯7
E♭m7
F♯7
C♯m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusInstrumentalBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, clear and energetic, singing in Spanish
accordion
bright, melodic lead playing syncopated phrases
drums
steady cumbia drum pattern with kick, snare, and hi-hat
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
brass section
trumpets and trombones providing punchy stabs and melodic fills
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic strumming on off-beats
percussion
shakers, congas, and tambora adding texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

El emperador (2014)

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Artist

Carlos Mario Zabaleta

Carlos Mario Zabaleta is a vallenato singer from Valledupar, Colombia, the heartland of the genre. He started performing at age 13 alongside accordionist Ivan Zuleta, and later moved to Bogota where he recorded with the group Los Pelaos before building a solo career. His music stays rooted in traditional Colombian vallenato while also reaching audiences through collaborations with other regional artists.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Emperador" in?

"El Emperador" by Carlos Mario Zabaleta is in B major.

What is the tempo of "El Emperador"?

"El Emperador" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "El Emperador"?

The core progression is B, E, F♯, A♭m, C♯7, and E♭m7, built around the B major tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Emperador"?

The recording features accordion, brass section, drums, bass guitar, electric guitar, percussion, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "El Emperador"?

Yes. Songscription turns "El Emperador" by Carlos Mario Zabaleta into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "El Emperador" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "El Emperador" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 120 BPM in B major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "El Emperador" on?

"El Emperador" appears on El emperador (2014).

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