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Interactive piano tutorial for "A Theory Of Relativity" by Rik Emmett, in D minor at about 91 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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A Theory Of Relativity by Rik Emmett
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "A Theory Of Relativity" by Rik Emmett, 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 · acoustic · contemporary classical
Moodmelancholic · reflective · intimate
Signaturesolo acoustic guitar meditation
D minor
Key
91
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Gm7
C7
Fm7
Em7
E7
A13
A7
D
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, resonant tone
subtle ambient room tone
very low, natural ambience
Album & artist
ALBUM

Swing Shift (1997)

A jazz-influenced record that showcases Emmett stepping firmly into smoother, swing-flavored territory away from his rock roots. It highlights his guitar versatility and his comfort across multiple instrumental styles.

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Artist

Rik Emmett

Rik Emmett is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, who spent the 1970s and 1980s as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the hard rock trio Triumph. After leaving the band in 1988, he pursued a solo career spanning more than two dozen independent releases across rock, jazz, classical, blues, and acoustic styles. He has been inducted into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame, among others.

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What key is "A Theory Of Relativity" in?

"A Theory Of Relativity" by Rik Emmett is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "A Theory Of Relativity"?

"A Theory Of Relativity" plays at around 91 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "A Theory Of Relativity"?

The core progression is Gm7, C7, Fm7, Em7, E♭7, and A13, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "A Theory Of Relativity"?

The recording features acoustic guitar and subtle ambient room tone.

Can I get a piano roll for "A Theory Of Relativity"?

Yes. Songscription turns "A Theory Of Relativity" by Rik Emmett into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "A Theory Of Relativity" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "A Theory Of Relativity" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 91 BPM in D minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "A Theory Of Relativity" on?

"A Theory Of Relativity" appears on Swing Shift (1997).

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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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