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Ennio Morricone piano songs

5 songs by Ennio Morricone, each opened like a recipe: the chords, what each hand plays and how it ends. Mostly played as rock piano, pop piano and lullaby piano in 6/8.

Gabriel's Oboe (from The Mission)Ennio Morricone

The Untouchables - Main TitleEnnio Morricone

Nella FantasiaWritten by Ennio Morricone

Once Upon A Time In The West (Theme)Ennio Morricone

Every Ennio Morricone song

Gabriel's Oboe (from The Mission)D major · 4/4 · IV–Vsus–V–I
The Untouchables - Main TitleBb major · 3/4 · IV–I–ii–VII
Nella FantasiaBb major · 4/4 · IV–V7–I–IV
Once Upon A Time In The West (Theme)D major · 6/8 · I–vi–v–IV
RiverD major · 3/4 · I–ii–I–ii

How Ennio Morricone is played

Rock pianoEighth notes that push like an engine.
Pop pianoThe bounce under a thousand radio hits.
Lullaby piano in 6/8Rocking in sixes, like a boat on calm water.
The IV–V7–I–IV loop22 songs use it
The I–ii–I–ii loop164 songs use it

Questions about Ennio Morricone on piano

What are the easiest Ennio Morricone songs to play on piano?

Start with Gabriel's Oboe (from The Mission), The Untouchables - Main Title and Nella Fantasia: their left hands are easy patterns, and the chords repeat.

What keys are Ennio Morricone songs in?

Most often D major and Bb major.

Which chord progressions do Ennio Morricone songs use?

IV–V7–I–IV and I–ii–I–ii come up most: learn them and many of these songs are within reach.