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Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod — Elgar: piano chords

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KeyEb major Tempo52 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length2:29 Bars43
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The chords in Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod

Eb6Bb7Gm7Fm7Abmaj7/CFm6/CFm6/AbEbm6Fm6Fm7/CBb7/DEb

Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod by Elgar sits in Eb major at a slow 52 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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Is Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod by Elgar hard to play on piano?

Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod 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 52 BPM.

What key is Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod by Elgar in?

Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod is in Eb major, at around 52 BPM.

What are the chords in Enigma Variations - XI. Nimrod by Elgar?

The main chords are Eb6, Bb7, Gm7, Fm7, Abmaj7/C, Fm6/C, Fm6/Ab, Ebm6 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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