Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Cielito Lindo” by Xavier Cugat.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Chile con Cugie (1959)
A Latin-flavored set drawing on Mexican and broader Latin American repertoire, including tracks like 'La Bamba' and 'Guadalajara'. It sits comfortably in the easy-listening Latin jazz style Cugat had been refining for years.
All of Chile con CugieXavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat was a Catalan-born bandleader who grew up in Havana, Cuba, and spent most of his career bringing Latin American dance music to mainstream American audiences. He trained as a classical violinist before pivoting to lead his own orchestra, playing rumbas, mambos, merengues, and related styles. For decades he was one of the most visible figures in Latin popular music in the United States, with a long residency at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York and regular appearances in Hollywood films.
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Good to know
What key is "Cielito Lindo" in?
"Cielito Lindo" by Xavier Cugat is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Cielito Lindo"?
"Cielito Lindo" plays at around 240 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Cielito Lindo"?
The core progression is D, A7, Dmaj7, Em7, G, and D7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Cielito Lindo"?
The recording features brass section, percussion, acoustic bass, piano, drums, and brass section.
Can I get a piano roll for "Cielito Lindo"?
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Is "Cielito Lindo" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Cielito Lindo" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 240 BPM in D major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Cielito Lindo" on?
"Cielito Lindo" appears on Chile con Cugie (1959).
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