How to play Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull

Key, tempo & difficulty

Locomotive Breath is played in the key of E minor, at 122 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Locomotive Breath

How to play Locomotive Breath on guitar

Looking for Locomotive Breath guitar chords? Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull is played in the key of E minor. The main guitar chords are Em, G, D. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Locomotive Breath on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Locomotive Breath chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Locomotive Breath on piano

Want to play Locomotive Breath on piano? Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull is played in the key of E minor. The piano chords are Em, G, D. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Locomotive Breath at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Locomotive Breath on ukulele

Locomotive Breath translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of E minor. The ukulele chords are Em, G, D. If you're searching for easy Locomotive Breath ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Locomotive Breath on bass

The bass line for Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull follows the chord progression in the key of E minor. The chords are Em, G, D. SongView's AI transcribes the Locomotive Breath bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Locomotive Breath

To practice Locomotive Breath efficiently, start by learning the Em, G, D chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Locomotive Breath is in the key of E minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Locomotive Breath at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.