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2 Arabesques (C.) — Debussy: piano chords

The full chord chart for 2 Arabesques (C.) by Debussy, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.

KeyE minor Tempo110 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length7:51 Bars216
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The chords in 2 Arabesques (C.)

F#m7C#m7Em7D7B7G7Emaj7C#m6A7ED6F#m6

2 Arabesques (C.) by Debussy sits in E minor at a upbeat 110 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The changes come often enough to keep your hands honest — a solid workout once you know your basic triads.

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Quick answers

Is 2 Arabesques (C.) by Debussy hard to play on piano?

2 Arabesques (C.) is an intermediate piece: the changes come often enough to keep your hands busy, so it suits a player who already knows their basic triads. It runs at 110 BPM.

What key is 2 Arabesques (C.) by Debussy in?

2 Arabesques (C.) is in E minor, at around 110 BPM.

What are the chords in 2 Arabesques (C.) by Debussy?

The main chords are F#m7, C#m7, Em7, D7, B7, G7, Emaj7, C#m6 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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