Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Angelito” by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Peanuts (1967)
A compilation release put out in Australia through Festival Records and later reissued on A&M, gathering Tijuana Brass material for that market. It reflects the group's signature upbeat, trumpet-led instrumental sound that defined their output during this period.
All of PeanutsHerb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert is a Los Angeles-born trumpeter who built his sound around a style his fans called 'Ameriachi', mixing mariachi, jazz, and easy-listening pop. He co-founded A&M Records in 1962 and assembled the Tijuana Brass as his backing group, becoming one of the most commercially successful instrumental acts of the 1960s. The group gave pop audiences a melodic, brass-driven alternative to rock, racking up a string of hit albums through the decade.
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Good to know
What key is "Angelito" in?
"Angelito" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Angelito"?
"Angelito" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Angelito"?
The core progression is Em, A7, D, B7, Dm, and G7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Angelito"?
The recording features trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, percussion, piano, and brass section.
Can I get a piano roll for "Angelito"?
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Is "Angelito" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Angelito" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 107 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Angelito" on?
"Angelito" appears on Peanuts (1967).
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