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Interactive piano tutorial for "El Papalote" by Pedro Infante, in G major at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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El Papalote by Pedro Infante
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "El Papalote" by Pedro Infante, 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

Genretraditional Mexican folk · ranchera · Mariachi
Moodplayful · energetic · celebratory
Signatureclassic Mexican folk with a lively, humorous twist
G major
Key
136
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
D7
G
C
A7
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

accordion
bright, melodic lead voice
trumpet
brassy, punctuating melodic lines
guitar
rhythmic strumming providing harmonic support
bass
steady, foundational pulse
drums
simple, steady beat driving the groove
Album & artist
ALBUM

Serenata sin luna / El papalote (1952)

A 78 RPM shellac single recorded with Mariachi Los Mamertos, pairing two songs that showcase Infante's ranchera style. Both tracks are representative of the mariachi-backed recordings he was making at the height of his popularity in the early 1950s.

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Artist

Pedro Infante

Pedro Infante was a singer and actor from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, who became one of the most celebrated figures of the golden age of Mexican cinema and music. He recorded over 350 songs across ranchera, bolero, and other regional Mexican styles, and his voice combined technical precision with a warmth that connected equally with folk and mainstream audiences. He died in a plane crash in 1957, but his recordings have kept him a towering presence in Latin music ever since.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "El Papalote" in?

"El Papalote" by Pedro Infante is in G major.

What is the tempo of "El Papalote"?

"El Papalote" plays at around 136 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "El Papalote"?

The core progression is C, D7, G, C♯, A7, and A♭, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "El Papalote"?

The recording features accordion, trumpet, guitar, bass, and drums.

Can I get a piano roll for "El Papalote"?

Yes. Songscription turns "El Papalote" by Pedro Infante into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "El Papalote" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "El Papalote" 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 major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "El Papalote" on?

"El Papalote" appears on Serenata sin luna / El papalote (1952).

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