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Interactive piano tutorial for "Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett, in B major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett
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Berklee Rocks by Rik Emmett
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Berklee Rocks" 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

Genrerock · alternative rock · post‑punk revival
Moodenergetic · rebellious · confident
SignatureBerklee Rocks anthem, raw live energy
B major
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
E
D
F♯
A
G
A♭m7
Bm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusInstrumental BreakGuitar SoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a driving 4/4 rock beat
electric guitar
distorted, riff‑centric, often playing syncopated power‑chord patterns
bass guitar
solid, round low end that locks with the drums to form a tight groove
vocals
male lead, clear and slightly raw timbre, delivered with confident, assertive phrasing; often layered with backing harmonies in the choruses
crowd noise
ambient live audience sounds that add to the raw, in‑the‑moment feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Live at Berklee (2000)

A live recording capturing Emmett performing at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, one of the most respected music schools in the world. The setting suited his reputation as a technically accomplished guitarist, and the album leans into acoustic and jazz-oriented material.

All of Live at Berklee
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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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Berklee Rocks" in?

"Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett is in B major.

What is the tempo of "Berklee Rocks"?

"Berklee Rocks" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Berklee Rocks"?

The core progression is B, E, D, F♯, A, and G, built around the B major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Berklee Rocks"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, and crowd noise.

Can I get a piano roll for "Berklee Rocks"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Berklee Rocks" by Rik Emmett into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Berklee Rocks" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Berklee Rocks" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 176 BPM in B major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Berklee Rocks" on?

"Berklee Rocks" appears on Live at Berklee (2000).

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