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Interactive piano tutorial for "How We Love" by Ingrid Michaelson, in E♭ major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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How We Love by Ingrid Michaelson
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "How We Love" by Ingrid Michaelson, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreindie folk · acoustic pop · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · reflective · intimate
Signaturequiet acoustic storytelling with a warm, personal touch
E♭ major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭
G
A♭
Gm
B♭
Cm7
Cm
B♭m
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
female lead vocals
clear, gentle, slightly breathy timbre; intimate and expressive delivery
electric bass
soft, supportive low end that underpins the harmony
light percussion
subtle, brush‑like drums that add gentle pulse without overpowering
Album & artist
ALBUM

Human Again (2012)

Her fourth studio album, released in January 2012 through Cabin 24 Records and Mom + Pop Music, with the single 'Ghost' leading the way. It collects 13 songs and runs about 44 minutes.

All of Human Again
Artist

Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson is a singer-songwriter from New York City who works in indie pop and adult contemporary music. She self-releases her records through her own Cabin 24 Records label and built her audience largely through song placements on TV shows like Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill. Her songwriting is personal and melodic, with a light acoustic sensibility at its core.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "How We Love" in?

"How We Love" by Ingrid Michaelson is in E♭ major.

What is the tempo of "How We Love"?

"How We Love" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "How We Love"?

The core progression is E♭, G, A♭, Gm, B♭, and Cm7, built around the E♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "How We Love"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, light percussion, and female lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "How We Love"?

Yes. Songscription turns "How We Love" by Ingrid Michaelson into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "How We Love" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "How We Love" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 120 BPM in E♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "How We Love" on?

"How We Love" appears on Human Again (2012).

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