Vladimir's Blues — Max Richter: piano chords
The full chord chart for Vladimir's Blues by Max Richter, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.
The chords in Vladimir's Blues
Vladimir's Blues by Max Richter sits in F# minor at a upbeat 111 BPM and moves through 5 chords. It’s a friendly first play-along: the changes come at an easy pace, so you can watch each chord land before the next one arrives.
Full chord chart, bar by bar
| Theme: F#m | D | A | E | |
| Theme II: E | C#m | F#m | D | A |
| Close: E |
Each cell is one bar. The free player scrolls this chart in sync with the recording and listens to your playing as you go.
Song structure
- 0:07Theme
- 1:00Theme II
- 1:35Close
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in F# minor — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Vladimir's Blues by Max Richter hard to play on piano?
Vladimir's Blues is a beginner-friendly piece at 111 BPM: the chords change at an easy pace, and 5 chords carry it. A first-year player can play along.
What key is Vladimir's Blues by Max Richter in?
Vladimir's Blues is in F# minor, at around 111 BPM.
What are the chords in Vladimir's Blues by Max Richter?
The main chords are F#m, D, A, E, C#m — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.