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Interactive piano tutorial for "Breathless" by Swift, in F♯ minor 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 "Breathless" by Swift
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Breathless by Swift
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Breathless" by Swift, 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 · indie rock
Moodmelancholic · reflective · emotional
Signaturebreathless indie rock anthem
F♯ minor
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
C♯m
E
F♯m
Emaj/3
C♯
C♯m7
C♯7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead, clear and slightly melancholic timbre, delivered with expressive, earnest phrasing
drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady 4/4 groove
bass guitar
clear, melodic, and driving, anchoring the harmonic foundation
electric guitar
clean to lightly overdriven tone, playing melodic riffs and chordal support
synth pads
subtle atmospheric layers that add depth without overpowering
Album & artist
ALBUM

(waging war) (2002)

Swift's debut full-length, released in July 2002 on Tribunal Records, sits in alternative metal and post-hardcore territory with heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged vocals. It was recorded at a basement studio and includes tracks like 'Lovesick' and 'The Guatemalan'.

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Artist

Swift

Swift is a rock band from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, formed in 1998 by Gary Forsyth, Billy Deal, Mikey Gentle, and Jamie King. They play a mix of alternative metal and post-hardcore, pulling from a range of influences while keeping a raw, guitar-driven sound. The band released music through Tribunal Records before going on hiatus around 2005.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Breathless" in?

"Breathless" by Swift is in F♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Breathless"?

"Breathless" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Breathless"?

The core progression is D, C♯m, E, F♯m, Emaj/3, and C♯, built around the F♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Breathless"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Breathless"?

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

Is "Breathless" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Breathless" 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 F♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Breathless" on?

"Breathless" appears on (waging war) (2002).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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