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Interactive piano tutorial for "At Midnight" by The Besnard Lakes, in D major at about 70 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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At Midnight by The Besnard Lakes
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "At Midnight" by The Besnard Lakes, 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 · post-rock · experimental
Moodethereal · melancholic · introspective
Signatureslow, evolving soundscape with layered guitars and synth pads
D major
Key
70
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A7
Am
G
D
A
Bm7
Em
E
Form

Structure & dynamics

Ambient introGradual buildTextural peakSlow fade
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

ambient synth pads
lush, sustained textures that fill the stereo field
reverb‑drenched electric guitar
long, sustained notes and arpeggios that weave through the pads
subtle bass synth
deep, low‑frequency foundation that underpins the harmonic space
minimal percussion
soft, sparse percussive clicks and shakers that accentuate the slow pulse
ambient field recordings
faint environmental sounds that add depth and a sense of place
Album & artist
ALBUM

Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO (2013)

All of Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO
Artist

The Besnard Lakes

The Besnard Lakes are a Montreal-based indie rock band built around the core partnership of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, active since the early 2000s. Their sound pulls from psychedelic rock, shoegaze, and classic rock, layering dense guitars and lush harmonies into long, atmospheric songs. They have earned multiple Polaris Music Prize nominations and record at Lasek's own Breakglass Studios in Quebec.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "At Midnight" in?

"At Midnight" by The Besnard Lakes is in D major.

What is the tempo of "At Midnight"?

"At Midnight" plays at around 70 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "At Midnight"?

The core progression is A7, Am, G, D, A, and Bm7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "At Midnight"?

The recording features ambient synth pads, reverb‑drenched electric guitar, subtle bass synth, minimal percussion, and ambient field recordings.

Can I get a piano roll for "At Midnight"?

Yes. Songscription turns "At Midnight" by The Besnard Lakes into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "At Midnight" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "At Midnight" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 70 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "At Midnight" on?

"At Midnight" appears on Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO (2013).

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