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Interactive piano tutorial for "El Mosco Cachetón" by María De Lourdes, in A major at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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El Mosco Cachetón by María De Lourdes
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "El Mosco Cachetón" by María De Lourdes, 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

GenreLatin folk · traditional Latin · regional folk
Moodplayful · energetic · cheerful
Signaturecheerful Latin folk anthem
A major
Key
158
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
E7
A
A7
D
Bm
Emaj/5
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

accordion
bright, melodic lead voice
female lead vocals
clear, expressive, slightly nasal timbre, melodic singing
acoustic guitar
rhythmic strumming, syncopated patterns
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, danceable beat with light percussion accents
male backing vocals
harmonized responses and call‑and‑response phrases
Album & artist
ALBUM

Mi derrota (1968)

Mi derrota is a traditional Mexican music album featuring rancheras and songs in the regional style that defined her catalog. It showcases her clear, expressive voice across a set of folk-influenced material typical of her work during this period.

All of Mi derrota
Artist

María De Lourdes

María de Lourdes, born María de Lourdes Pérez López in Mexico City in 1939, was a Mexican singer who performed rancheras, boleros, and other forms of traditional Mexican music. She built her career during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and was celebrated in Mexico as 'The Voice of Mexico' and 'The Ambassador of the Mexican Song'. Her album Mujer Importante earned a Grammy nomination for Best Mexican-American Performance in 1986, and she remained one of the most recognized voices in traditional Mexican popular music until her death in 1997.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Mosco Cachetón" in?

"El Mosco Cachetón" by María De Lourdes is in A major.

What is the tempo of "El Mosco Cachetón"?

"El Mosco Cachetón" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "El Mosco Cachetón"?

The core progression is E, E7, A, A7, D, and B°, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Mosco Cachetón"?

The recording features accordion, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, female lead vocals, and male backing vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "El Mosco Cachetón"?

Yes. Songscription turns "El Mosco Cachetón" by María De Lourdes into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "El Mosco Cachetón" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "El Mosco Cachetón" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 158 BPM in A major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "El Mosco Cachetón" on?

"El Mosco Cachetón" appears on Mi derrota (1968).

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