Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea” by Hank Thompson.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
This Broken Heart of Mine (1960)
A 10-song Capitol Records release featuring Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys working through their signature blend of honky-tonk and Western swing. The title track is one of several heartache-themed numbers that suit Thompson's warm, unhurried vocal style.
All of This Broken Heart of MineHank Thompson
Hank Thompson was a country singer-songwriter from Waco, Texas, born in 1925, who recorded and toured for seven decades. His style mixed honky-tonk and Western swing, built around fiddles, electric guitar, steel guitar, and his smooth baritone voice. His backing band, the Brazos Valley Boys, was voted the top country western band by Billboard for 14 consecutive years.
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Good to know
What key is "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea" in?
"Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea" by Hank Thompson is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea"?
"Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea"?
The core progression is G, C, F, F7, G7, and C7, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, upright bass, drums, and piano.
Can I get a piano roll for "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea"?
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Is "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 200 BPM in C major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea" on?
"Cryin In The Deep Blue Sea" appears on This Broken Heart of Mine (1960).
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