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Interactive piano tutorial for "Golden Gate Bridge" by Riz Ortolani, in D minor at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Golden Gate Bridge by Riz Ortolani
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Golden Gate Bridge" by Riz Ortolani, 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

Genrejazz · jazz fusion · jazz improvisation
Moodenergetic · virtuosic
Signaturehigh‑energy jazz fusion with a driving groove and intricate improvisation
D minor
Key
176
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G7
Dm
C
A7
Em
B
Dm7
Em7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo sectionHead repriseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

saxophone
bright, expressive lead voice, delivering the main melody and extended improvisations
drums
dynamic, syncopated kit with crisp ride cymbal and tight snare
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, articulate comping and melodic fills
piano
comping with rich voicings and occasional melodic interjections
Album & artist
ALBUM

Una Sull'Altra (Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film) (1969)

This is the score for Lucio Fulci's 1969 Italian thriller filmed in San Francisco, later released internationally as Perversion Story. The music has a groovy, jazzy character that sets it apart from many other Italian genre soundtracks of the era.

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Artist

Riz Ortolani

Riz Ortolani (1926-2014) was a composer, conductor, and orchestrator from Pesaro, Italy, who spent more than fifty years writing music for film and television. He scored over 200 productions, working across mondo documentaries, giallo thrillers, horror films, and Spaghetti Westerns. His composition "More," written for Mondo Cane, won the 1964 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme and brought him international recognition.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Golden Gate Bridge" in?

"Golden Gate Bridge" by Riz Ortolani is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Golden Gate Bridge"?

"Golden Gate Bridge" plays at around 176 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Golden Gate Bridge"?

The core progression is G7, Dm, C, A7, Em, and B♭, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Golden Gate Bridge"?

The recording features drums, electric bass, electric guitar, saxophone, and piano.

Can I get a piano roll for "Golden Gate Bridge"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Golden Gate Bridge" by Riz Ortolani into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Golden Gate Bridge" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Golden Gate Bridge" 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 D minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Golden Gate Bridge" on?

"Golden Gate Bridge" appears on Una Sull'Altra (Colonna Sonora Originale Del Film) (1969).

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