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Abertura 1812

Tchaikovsky Classic

The song "Abertura 1812" by Tchaikovsky is written in the original key of E-flat major. It was composed in 1880 to commemorate Russia's defense against Napoleon's invasion. This iconic classical piece is known for its grand orchestration, including a full choir and cannon fire. The performance usually entails a large orchestra and is occasionally accompanied by live cannon blasts. The melody of "Abertura 1812" showcases powerful themes and dramatic progressions, creating a sense of triumph and patriotism.

Abertura 1812 ( Final ) - Tchaikovsky

E E E E E . . .
E E G . . .
E C C . . D . .
D D D
D . . D . . D . . .
D . . D . . D . . .

C g g C D E D C D E . . C . . C . .
g g C D E D C D E . . C . . C . .
a a D E D a f a D a f a D . .
g g C D C g e g C g e g C

C g g C D E D C D E . . C . . C . .
g g C D E D C D E . . C . . C . .
a a D E D a f a D a f a D . .
g g C D C g e g C g e g C

a a a C a . .
g g g b g . .
g g g a# a C b D C
G F# F E D# D C# C b a# a g# g

G# A B C4 . . .
G G G G D4 B C4 . .
G G G G D4 B C4 . .
B C4 B C4 B C4 B C4
B C4 B C4 B C4 B C4 D4 E4

G G C4 D4 E4 D4 C4 D4 E4 . . C4 . . C4 . .
G G E G C4 G E G C
g g C D E D C D E . . C .
e g C g e g C . .
c . . . c d . . g . . . C . . . E