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Arabesque N1 — Debussy: piano chords

The full chord chart for Arabesque N1 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.

KeyA major Tempo60 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length7:04 Bars106
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The chords in Arabesque N1

F#m7C#m7EEmaj7C#m6F#m6C#sus2B7Dmaj7D6Amaj7A6

Arabesque N1 by Debussy sits in A major at a slow 60 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.

Song structure

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Quick answers

Is Arabesque N1 by Debussy hard to play on piano?

Arabesque N1 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 60 BPM.

What key is Arabesque N1 by Debussy in?

Arabesque N1 is in A major, at around 60 BPM.

What are the chords in Arabesque N1 by Debussy?

The main chords are F#m7, C#m7, E, Emaj7, C#m6, F#m6, C#sus2, B7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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