Consolation — Burgmüller: piano chords
The full chord chart for Consolation by Burgmüller, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.
The chords in Consolation
Consolation by Burgmüller sits in C major at a fast 152 BPM and moves through 12 chords. It’s a friendly first play-along: the changes come at an easy pace, so you can watch each chord land before the next one arrives.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:16Part 2
- 0:32Part 3
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in C major — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Consolation by Burgmüller hard to play on piano?
Consolation is a beginner-friendly piece at 152 BPM: the chords change at an easy pace, and 12 chords carry it. A first-year player can play along.
What key is Consolation by Burgmüller in?
Consolation is in C major, at around 152 BPM.
What are the chords in Consolation by Burgmüller?
The main chords are G7, C/G, C, Cmaj7, G6, Fsus2/G, A7/G, F6 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.