Manchester England Piano Chords & Patterns

Learn Manchester England in 5 steps

The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.

1
Chords: A – D – A7 – D
How it goes
Manchester England sits in A major: A is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: A is A, C# and E; D is D, F# and A; A7 is A, C#, E and G. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
AIDIVA7I7DIV
- AA · C# · E
- DD · F# · A
- A7A · C# · E · G
13 songs go round the same chords
2
Left hand: Rock hop
How it goes
Low, high, a quick double, then high again: a hopping rock bass. Musicians call it root bass · 1 · 2 · 2& · 3 · 4 (root bass rhythm), an easy pattern heard in 809 songs of the library.
Rock hopRoot bass rhythm · RockLeft handEasy
3
Right hand: Steady chords
How it goes
A full chord on every beat, steady and simple. It moves with the chords, so it fits every bar of the loop.
Steady chordsBlock chords · PopRight handEasy
4
Both hands at 100 BPM
How it goes
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
5
Ending: A – D – A
How it goes
The last chords are I – IV – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
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What chords are in Manchester England?

The loop is A – D – A7 – D (I – IV – I7 – IV) in A major, and the song ends on A – D – A.

What key is Manchester England in?

A major, at about 100 beats a minute in 4/4.

What does the left hand play in Manchester England?

Rock hop: root bass · 1 · 2 · 2& · 3 · 4, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.

Is Manchester England easy to play on piano?

Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.