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Interactive piano tutorial for "Trying Not To Love You" by Nickelback, in D major at about 79 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Trying Not To Love You" by Nickelback
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Trying Not To Love You
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Trying Not To Love You" by Nickelback, 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

Genrerock · alternative rock · post-grunge
Moodmelancholic · emotional · intense
Signatureemotional post-grunge rock anthem
D major
Key
79
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D7
G
Bm
A
Em
F♯m7
D
Em7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusPost-chorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady rock backbeat
electric guitars
distorted rhythm guitars providing a driving, syncopated groove; lead guitar adds melodic fills and a soaring solo
bass guitar
solid, round low end that locks with the drums to form a strong rhythmic foundation
vocals
male lead voice with a clear, slightly raspy timbre; emotive, powerful delivery that conveys vulnerability and intensity
synth pads
subtle atmospheric pads that add depth and a slight ambient texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Here and Now (2011)

The seventh studio album by Nickelback, released November 21, 2011, following the multi-platinum Dark Horse. It launched two singles at once, 'When We Stand Together' and 'Bottoms Up', and debuted at number one on both the HMV Canada chart and the US iTunes albums chart.

All of Here and Now
Artist

Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta, formed in 1995 by brothers Chad and Mike Kroeger alongside Ryan Peake, with Daniel Adair joining as drummer in 2005. They play hard rock with a polished, radio-friendly sound, and broke through internationally in 2002 with the single 'How You Remind Me'. Over the years they have sold tens of millions of records and become one of the best-selling rock acts of the 2000s.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Trying Not To Love You" in?

"Trying Not To Love You" by Nickelback is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Trying Not To Love You"?

"Trying Not To Love You" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Trying Not To Love You"?

The core progression is D7, G, Bm, A, Em, and F♯m7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Trying Not To Love You"?

The recording features drums, electric guitars, bass guitar, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Trying Not To Love You"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Trying Not To Love You" by Nickelback into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Trying Not To Love You" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Trying Not To Love You" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 79 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Trying Not To Love You" on?

"Trying Not To Love You" appears on Here and Now (2011).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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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.

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