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Préludes - Book I - VI — Debussy: piano chords

The full chord chart for Préludes - Book I - VI 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.

KeyD minor Tempo44 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length3:16 Bars36
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The chords in Préludes - Book I - VI

E7Dm7Gm6Db7Abm6BbDbm7Gbmaj7C7Dsus2Em7F6

Préludes - Book I - VI by Debussy sits in D minor at a slow 44 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 Préludes - Book I - VI by Debussy hard to play on piano?

Préludes - Book I - VI 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 44 BPM.

What key is Préludes - Book I - VI by Debussy in?

Préludes - Book I - VI is in D minor, at around 44 BPM.

What are the chords in Préludes - Book I - VI by Debussy?

The main chords are E7, Dm7, Gm6, Db7, Abm6, Bb, Dbm7, Gbmaj7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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