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Intermediate piano sheet music for "Hogtown" by Rik Emmett, in A major at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Piano Sheet Music for "Hogtown" by Rik Emmett

Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Hogtown” by Rik Emmett.

Hogtown by Rik Emmett
Piano Sheet Music

Grand staffMid-staff range

The piano part reads from the grand staff, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · country · rock
Moodupbeat · nostalgic
SignatureHogtown Rag, lively folk-rock anthem
A major
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D7
C7
C
B7
E9
B
A7
D
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
bright, strummed rhythm and melodic fills
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, driving 4/4 beat with crisp snare and hi-hat
vocals
male lead, clear, slightly nasal, storytelling style with a warm, earnest timbre
electric guitar
clean, twangy lead lines and occasional melodic fills
harmonica
bright, melodic fills and short solos that accentuate the folk feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Raw Quartet (1999)

A stripped-down recording featuring Emmett in a small-group format, emphasizing interplay between musicians rather than studio polish. The quartet setting allowed his jazz and blues influences to come through in a direct, unadorned way.

All of Raw Quartet
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 "Hogtown" in?

"Hogtown" by Rik Emmett is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Hogtown"?

"Hogtown" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hogtown"?

The core progression is D7, C♯7, C, B7, E9, and B♭, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hogtown"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric guitar, harmonica, and vocals.

Can I get "Hogtown" piano sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Hogtown" by Rik Emmett, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Hogtown" piano sheet music easy to play?

"Hogtown" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in A major with 40 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Hogtown" piano sheet music?

Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Hogtown" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Hogtown" on?

"Hogtown" appears on Raw Quartet (1999).

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