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Preludio from Transcendental Études — Liszt: piano chords

The full chord chart for Preludio from Transcendental Études by Liszt, 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 Tempo160 BPM DifficultyAdvanced StyleClassical Length0:36 Bars24
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The chords in Preludio from Transcendental Études

C7Dm6Fmaj7Cmaj7G7C6/EAm7G6C#maj7C#m7DmA#7

Preludio from Transcendental Études by Liszt sits in C major at a fast 160 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 Preludio from Transcendental Études by Liszt hard to play on piano?

Preludio from Transcendental Études is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 160 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.

What key is Preludio from Transcendental Études by Liszt in?

Preludio from Transcendental Études is in C major, at around 160 BPM.

What are the chords in Preludio from Transcendental Études by Liszt?

The main chords are C7, Dm6, Fmaj7, Cmaj7, G7, C6/E, Am7, G6 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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