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Interactive piano tutorial for "Copperopolis" by Charlie Hunter, in G♯ minor at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Copperopolis by Charlie Hunter
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Copperopolis" by Charlie Hunter, 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

Genrejazz · jazz fusion · instrumental jazz
Moodenergetic · virtuosic
SignatureCharlie Hunter's signature guitar work, intricate improvisation, and dynamic interplay
G minor
Key
176
BPM
6/8
Time
Chords

The progression

Bmaj7
Fm7
A7
Am7
Emaj7
Bm7
Amaj/3
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo section (guitar improvisation)Head repriseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
lead voice, complex melodic lines and rhythmic comping
electric bass
active, melodic, often counterpointing the guitar
drums
dynamic, syncopated, driving the groove with intricate fills
electric piano
harmonic support, comping with rich voicings
Album & artist
ALBUM

Copperopolis (2006)

Named after a small town in the California foothills, the album continues Hunter's blend of jazz, soul, and funk in a tight ensemble setting. It is one of several mid-2000s records that kept him prolific during a busy stretch of his career.

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Artist

Charlie Hunter

Charlie Hunter is an American guitarist and composer born in 1967 who plays custom seven- and eight-string guitars, covering bass lines, chords, and melodies at the same time, by himself. His music sits at the intersection of jazz, funk, and soul, drawing on influences from jazz guitar greats like Joe Pass and Tuck Andress. He came up in the early 1990s and has led a long string of groups and recording projects with constantly shifting lineups.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Copperopolis" in?

"Copperopolis" by Charlie Hunter is in G♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Copperopolis"?

"Copperopolis" plays at around 176 BPM in 6/8 time.

What chords are in "Copperopolis"?

The core progression is Bmaj7, Fm7, A♭7, A♭m7, Emaj7, and B♭m7, built around the G♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Copperopolis"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and electric piano.

Can I get a piano roll for "Copperopolis"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Copperopolis" by Charlie Hunter into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Copperopolis" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Copperopolis" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 176 BPM in G♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Copperopolis" on?

"Copperopolis" appears on Copperopolis (2006).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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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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