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La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg — Debussy: piano chords

The full chord chart for La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg 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.

KeyC major Tempo66 BPM DifficultyAdvanced StyleClassical Length8:05 Bars89
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The chords in La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg

C6Csus2CDm7G#sus4F6C#mC#m/G#E/G#Dm7/CG#sus2G#7

La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg by Debussy sits in C major at a slow 66 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads, so treat it as a goal song and let the player carry you through the hard bars.

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Quick answers

Is La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg by Debussy hard to play on piano?

La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 66 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.

What key is La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg by Debussy in?

La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg is in C major, at around 66 BPM.

What are the chords in La cathédrale engloutie (The Submerg by Debussy?

The main chords are C6, Csus2, C, Dm7, G#sus4, F6, C#m, C#m/G# and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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