Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Erie Canal” by Dan Zanes.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Rocket Ship Beach (2001)
Rocket Ship Beach was the album that introduced Zanes to families across America after he moved to Brooklyn around 2000, blending his eclectic range of folk and rock influences into a record aimed at kids and parents alike. It set the template for the communal, genre-hopping family music he would make throughout his career.
All of Rocket Ship BeachDan Zanes
Dan Zanes is an American musician from New Hampshire who plays rock, folk, and children's music. He started out in the 1980s indie rock band the Del Fuegos before shifting toward family-friendly folk music, eventually fronting the group Dan Zanes and Friends. He draws on a wide range of traditional American music, from blues and folk to sea shanties, and has collaborated with many other artists over the years.
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Good to know
What key is "Erie Canal" in?
"Erie Canal" by Dan Zanes is in B minor.
What is the tempo of "Erie Canal"?
"Erie Canal" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Erie Canal"?
The core progression is G, A, F♯m7, E, D7, and C♯7, built around the B minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Erie Canal"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, upright bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and light percussion.
Can I get a piano roll for "Erie Canal"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Erie Canal" by Dan Zanes into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Erie Canal" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Erie Canal" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 158 BPM in B minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Erie Canal" on?
"Erie Canal" appears on Rocket Ship Beach (2001).
How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?
Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.
Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?
Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.
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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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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.
How accurate is the transcription?
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.
Is this transcription licensed?
Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.
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