Songscription

Interactive piano tutorial for "Topaz" by Journey, in G minor at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Topaz" by Journey
Songscription
This is a preview

Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Topaz” by Journey.

Topaz
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Topaz" by Journey, 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

Genreinstrumental rock · post-rock · ambient rock
Moodmelancholic · reflective · ethereal
Signatureslow, evolving instrumental journey
G minor
Key
136
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Gm
Dm
E♭maj7
Em7
D
C
G
F
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
clean, heavily reverbed, melodic lead lines and arpeggios
bass guitar
deep, resonant, round, syncopated groove
drums
dynamic, expressive kit with soft brushes and cymbal swells in the intro, building to full, punchy hits in the choruses
ambient synth pads
lush, sustained textures that fill the stereo field and add depth
electric piano
warm, mellow chords that support the harmonic movement
Album & artist
ALBUM

Journey (1975)

The self-titled debut came out on Columbia Records and sat closer to jazz-inflected progressive rock than the arena anthems the band would later produce. It sold modestly and is now regarded as a curiosity from their pre-Perry era.

All of Journey
Artist

Journey

Journey is a rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1973 by guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Gregg Rolie, and bassist Ross Valory, among others. They play arena rock and hard rock, with a sound built around strong melodies, big hooks, and anthemic ballads. The arrival of vocalist Steve Perry in the late 1970s pushed them into one of the best-selling American rock acts of their era.

All Journey songs
How it works

From a recording to your part in three steps

  1. Step 1
    Bring the recording

    Paste a YouTube link or upload an audio file, the studio cut, a live take, or a cover.

  2. Step 2
    We transcribe it

    Our model listens and arranges this exact performance for piano.

  3. Step 3
    Play & export

    Read it on screen, transpose, slow it down, and export the piano tutorial when it feels right.

Ready to play it?

Start from any recording, your piano tutorial in minutes.

FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Topaz" in?

"Topaz" by Journey is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "Topaz"?

"Topaz" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Topaz"?

The core progression is Gm, Dm, E♭maj7, Em7, D, and C, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Topaz"?

The recording features electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, ambient synth pads, and electric piano.

Can I get a piano roll for "Topaz"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Topaz" by Journey into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Topaz" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Topaz" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 136 BPM in G minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Topaz" on?

"Topaz" appears on Journey (1975).

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.

Is Songscription free to use?

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.

Transcribed from licensed catalogs by AI trained on millions of bars of music.

Made with in California.