Preview of the interactive piano roll for “As If By Magic” by Glenn Cardier.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Stranger Than Fiction (2012)
Recorded at Alberts Studios in Sydney, this album leans into what reviewers described as a jukebox feel, with twangy guitars, piano, and organ textures running through the songs. Cardier wrote and produced it himself, with a small number of guest musicians filling out the arrangements.
All of Stranger Than FictionGlenn Cardier
Glenn Cardier is a Sydney-based Australian singer-songwriter who started performing in the early 1970s, working through styles that ranged from surf and acid rock to folk pop. He spent more than two decades away from recording before returning in the early 2000s, writing, performing, and producing his own material. His songs tend toward dark humour, sharp observation, and a quiet emotional directness.
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Good to know
What key is "As If By Magic" in?
"As If By Magic" by Glenn Cardier is in D major.
What is the tempo of "As If By Magic"?
"As If By Magic" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "As If By Magic"?
The core progression is D, G, A, Bm7, A7, and Amaj/3, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "As If By Magic"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, light drums, subtle piano, and male lead vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "As If By Magic"?
Yes. Songscription turns "As If By Magic" by Glenn Cardier into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "As If By Magic" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "As If By Magic" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 79 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "As If By Magic" on?
"As If By Magic" appears on Stranger Than Fiction (2012).
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.
What instruments and formats are available?
Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
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You can try it free, with no credit card needed.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
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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