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Interactive piano tutorial for "Angels Of Ashes" by Scott Engel, 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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Angels Of Ashes by Scott Engel
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Angels Of Ashes" by Scott Engel, 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

Genreambient · experimental · art pop
Moodethereal · melancholic · contemplative
Signatureflickering ashes, angelic whispers, and a slow, hypnotic pulse
D major
Key
94
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F♯m7
E
D
Bm
Bm7
C
Gmaj7
B7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male baritone, deep and resonant, delivered in a spoken‑word, poetic style; heavily processed with reverb and delay to create a distant, ethereal presence
synth pads
lush, sustained textures that fill the stereo field with a warm, airy haze
acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing a delicate, arpeggiated foundation
strings
layered, often in long, sustained notes that add a cinematic, mournful quality
synth bass
deep, resonant, and sustained, anchoring the harmonic space with a subtle, pulsing low end
drums
minimal, soft, and sparse, consisting mainly of brushed snares and gentle cymbal washes that accentuate the slow tempo without breaking the ambience
Album & artist
ALBUM

Scott 4 (1969)

Released under his birth name Scott Engel, this was the first of his albums to consist entirely of self-penned material, with no covers or Jacques Brel translations. It failed to chart at the time but has since been reassessed as one of his strongest records.

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Artist

Scott Engel

Scott Engel, better known as Scott Walker, was an American-born singer-songwriter who spent much of his career in the United Kingdom. He started out as a teen pop figure and a member of the Walker Brothers before moving into orchestral ballads and increasingly experimental solo work. His voice was a rich baritone, and his songwriting drew on dark, literary subjects that set him apart from most of his contemporaries.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Angels Of Ashes" in?

"Angels Of Ashes" by Scott Engel is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Angels Of Ashes"?

"Angels Of Ashes" plays at around 94 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Angels Of Ashes"?

The core progression is F♯m7, E, D, Bm, Bm7, and C, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Angels Of Ashes"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, synth pads, synth bass, drums, strings, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Angels Of Ashes"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Angels Of Ashes" by Scott Engel into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Angels Of Ashes" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Angels Of Ashes" 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 "Angels Of Ashes" on?

"Angels Of Ashes" appears on Scott 4 (1969).

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