Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Cielito Lindo” by Charlie Palmieri.
The progression
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What's in the mix
El fantastico Charlie Palmieri (1962)
Released on the Tropical label in 1962, this ten-track record places Palmieri in a Latin jazz and mambo context and runs just under half an hour. It was an early showcase for his piano work and came out during a productive period when he was also leading his charanga group La Duboney.
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Charlie Palmieri was a Puerto Rican American pianist and bandleader born in the South Bronx in 1927, the older brother of Eddie Palmieri. He trained at the Juilliard School as a child and went on to become one of the central figures in Latin music in New York, working across salsa, mambo, cha-cha, charanga, and Latin jazz. Colleagues called him 'The Giant of the Keyboard' for his technical command and his range as a soloist, arranger, and ensemble leader.
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Good to know
What key is "Cielito Lindo" in?
"Cielito Lindo" by Charlie Palmieri is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Cielito Lindo"?
"Cielito Lindo" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Cielito Lindo"?
The core progression is A, C, D7, G, E♭°, and Dm, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Cielito Lindo"?
The recording features Percussion, Piano, Bass, Brass, and Percussion (auxiliary).
Can I get a piano roll for "Cielito Lindo"?
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Is "Cielito Lindo" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Cielito Lindo" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 115 BPM in C major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Cielito Lindo" on?
"Cielito Lindo" appears on El fantastico Charlie Palmieri (1962).
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