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Interactive piano tutorial for "Serious Tam" by Telek, in G major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Serious Tam by Telek
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Serious Tam" by Telek, 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

Genreacoustic folk · indie folk · world folk
Moodmelancholic · reflective · intimate
Signatureacoustic storytelling with a gentle, world‑folk touch
G major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Cmaj9
Dsus4
Em7
D
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, and front‑center
male lead vocals
clear, gentle, slightly melancholic timbre; melodic, expressive, and intimate
acoustic bass guitar
soft, supportive, and warm, underpinning the harmony
light percussion
subtle, brush‑like textures that add gentle rhythmic motion without overpowering
Album & artist
ALBUM

Serious Tam (2000)

His second studio album, produced again with David Bridie, mixes Tolai tribal rhythms and string band textures with contemporary pop sensibilities, with most lyrics centering on everyday life and love. It was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best World Music Album in 2001 and was named Best Pop Album of 2000 by The Times.

All of Serious Tam
Artist

Telek

George Telek, commonly known as Telek, is a musician and singer from Papua New Guinea, born in 1959 near Kokopo in East New Britain Province. He sings in his native Kuanua language and in Tok Pisin, and his music draws heavily on Tolai vocal traditions, often featuring rich three-part harmonies. He is one of the few Papua New Guinean artists to build a genuine international following.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Serious Tam" in?

"Serious Tam" by Telek is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Serious Tam"?

"Serious Tam" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Serious Tam"?

The core progression is G, Cmaj9, Dsus4, Em7, and D, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Serious Tam"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, male lead vocals, acoustic bass guitar, and light percussion.

Can I get a piano roll for "Serious Tam"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Serious Tam" by Telek into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Serious Tam" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Serious Tam" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 120 BPM in G major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Serious Tam" on?

"Serious Tam" appears on Serious Tam (2000).

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