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Interactive piano tutorial for "Crusader" by Saxon, in D major at about 94 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Crusader by Saxon
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Crusader" by Saxon, 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 · metal · power‑metal
Moodepic · heroic · determined
SignatureSaxon's classic power‑metal anthem, driving forward with relentless energy
D major
Key
94
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
C
G
Asus4(b7)
Dsus4
Am7
A11
Am
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeGuitar SoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
layered rhythm and lead guitars with soaring melodic lines
acoustic drum kit
crisp snare, booming kick, and cymbal crashes that drive the rhythm
male lead vocals
clear, strong tenor voice with a slightly gritty edge, delivering the lyrics with conviction
driving bass guitar
tight, punchy low end that locks with the drums
male backing vocals
harmonized shouts and chants that reinforce the anthemic feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Crusader (1984)

All of Crusader
Artist

Saxon

Saxon are a heavy metal band from Barnsley, England, formed in the mid-1970s. They were a leading force in the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) and put eight albums into the UK Top 40 during the 1980s, reaching audiences across Europe, North America, Japan, and South America. Fronted throughout by singer Biff Byford, they have kept touring and recording for decades and have sold tens of millions of records worldwide.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Crusader" in?

"Crusader" by Saxon is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Crusader"?

"Crusader" plays at around 94 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Crusader"?

The core progression is A, C, G, Asus4(b7), Dsus4, and Am7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Crusader"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bass guitar, acoustic drum kit, male lead vocals, and male backing vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Crusader"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Crusader" by Saxon into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Crusader" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Crusader" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 94 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Crusader" on?

"Crusader" appears on Crusader (1984).

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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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