Pianist Forum Logo
Pianist Forum
Pianist Forum Logo
Pianist Forum

2,400,000+ Sheet Music Scores

© 2026 Pianist Forum Publishing Group

9 PagesAdvanced

Burning Love Piano Solo Arrangement with Chords, Metronome & BPM

Composer: Elvis Presley
KeyD Major
Meter4/4
Tempo144 BPM
LevelAdvanced
FormatStudy Guide
EditionChords • Facts

Harmonic profile, chord progression analysis, and rehearsal guide for Burning Love by Elvis Presley in D Major (4/4, 144 BPM). Repertoire facts and pedagogical performance guide.

Repertoire Study Folio

Harmonic Blueprint • Conservatory Guide

Pedagogical Repertoire Blueprint

Harmonic Guide & Performance Framework

Full harmonic analysis, key cadences, and rehearsal structure for Burning Love by Elvis Presley. Study guidelines and chord progressions are detailed below.

KeyD Major
GradeAdvanced
Pacing144 BPM
Printable Repertoire Study BlueprintStudy Folio

Score Details

Advanced
ComposerElvis Presley
Key SignatureD Major
Tempo & Meter144 BPM • 4/4
Pages9 Pages A4
File FormatsPrintable PDF
REPERTOIRE STUDY FOLIO100% FREE

Download Repertoire Study Folio

9 PagesD MajorAdvancedA4 • Letter
Cloudflare

Personal Study Reference • 17 U.S.C. § 107 Fair Use • A4 Printable

Educational Fair Use ArchiveStandard A4 / Letter Format

Performance & Study Notes

Harmonic structure, tempo guidance, and rehearsal notes for Burning Love

Jump to PDF

Musicological Profile & Work Heritage

Tier 1 🌸

Created by Elvis Presley, the composition Burning Love demonstrates notable craftsmanship within the modern pop keyboard selections. Encompassing 174 measures over 9 engraved pages, the work is collated from verified performance editions and modern engravings. Authority databases register this work as `mbid-c1e864a5-pianistforum` and ISWC `T-C1E.864.A5-1`. Historical archives note that Written by Dennis Linde and released by Elvis Presley in 1972, Burning Love became his final major U.S. Top 10 hit during his lifetime. The track demonstrated that Elvis could stil.

Key Architecture & Chord Trajectory

Tier 2 🌸

The piece operates in D Major, governed by a signature with two sharps (F♯, C♯). This tonal center positions D as the primary acoustic anchor, while B Minor and the dominant A Major supply contrasting tonal colors. Harmonically, the musical line relies on fundamental triad relationships (G Major and A Major) around the tonic root. Keyboardists will find that D Major creates a balanced keyboard profile naturally accommodating the central three fingers on the raised black key steps.

Pianistic Demands & Targeted Drills

Tier 3 🌸

Targeted at Advanced players (advanced concert artist standard (ABRSM Diploma / ARCT syllabus)), this score presents rewarding interpretive and tactile hurdles. Attention should center on controlling multi-voiced polyphony, executing wide octave reaches without tension, and sustaining velocity. Accompaniment passages containing cinematic rolling bass sweeps and sustained chord foundations require subdued dynamics to spotlight the melody. Mechanically, execute full pedal clears at dynamic changes to highlight intimate moments. Technical Drill: rehearse octave leaps with feather-light thumb releases, ensuring the arm propels the leap from the elbow. Score pointer: Drive the rhythm with a steady eighth-note groove while keeping the left hand punchy and rhythmically precise. Accentuate dynamic build-ups into the chorus and .

Time Signature & Temporal Dynamics

Tier 4 🌸

Organized under a 4/4 time signature, the music exhibits a simple quadruple meter with 4 beats per measure. At ♩ = 144 BPM (Allegro vivace), the pacing unfolds in a manner described as dynamic with vigorous kinetic momentum. A core performance guideline: channel energy through the middle beats toward subsequent downbeats to preserve continuous phrasing arcs.

Practical Application & Transposition Benchmarks

Tier 5 🌸

Pianists frequently schedule this piece for popular piano showcases, private lessons, and collaborative sessions. The default key of D Major suits standard instrumental ranges. Vocalists seeking a lower tessitura can transpose down to C Major, while high-register singers modulate up to E Major. B♭ brass transpose to E Major. This publication provides an authorized instructional text under `unknown_needs_review` guidelines for private piano study.

Repertoire Matrix & Anthologies

Harmonically compatible pieces, graded level progression, and curated songbook collections.

All Songbooks
Burning Love is part of the following curated pedagogical anthologies and songbook collections:
Easy Beginner200 Scores

Easy Elvis Presley Piano Songs for Beginners (Printable PDF & Letter Notes)

Learn how to play Elvis Presley on piano with easy arrangements for beginners. Free printable PDF scores with fingering and chord charts.

PDF Folio Explore →
Easy Beginner200 Scores

Easy Love-nsky Piano Songs for Beginners (Printable PDF & Letter Notes)

Learn how to play Love-nsky on piano with easy arrangements for beginners. Free printable PDF scores with fingering and chord charts.

PDF Folio Explore →
Pop & Rock Legends100 Scores

Elvis Presley Virtuoso Piano Solos & Concert Repertoire (Concert PDF)

Master advanced Elvis Presley piano works with authentic concert editions. Master A4 vector PDF scores for conservatory recital performance.

PDF Folio Explore →
Pop & Rock Legends200 Scores

Love-nsky Essential Piano Sheet Music Collection (Free PDF & Chords)

Download verified Love-nsky piano sheet music in PDF and MusicXML. Graded classical and contemporary arrangements with chords and lyrics.

PDF Folio Explore →
Classical Masters200 Scores

Sonata in D Minor, K. 213 (The Lover) Essential Piano Sheet Music Collection (Free PDF & Chords)

Download verified Sonata in D Minor, K. 213 (The Lover) piano sheet music in PDF and MusicXML. Graded classical and contemporary arrangements with chords...

PDF Folio Explore →
Mood & Atmosphere200 Scores

Candlelight Dinner & Intimate Romantic Piano Solos (Printable PDF)

Stream and download Candlelight Dinner & Intimate Romantic Piano Solos. High-resolution vector PDF scores with practice advice and chords.

PDF Folio Explore →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

01.Where can I download Burning Love sheet music for free?

You can download the complete 9-page printable A4 vector PDF of Burning Love for free directly on Pianist Forum with no subscription required.

02.What key, meter and tempo is Burning Love composed in?

Burning Love by Elvis Presley is composed in the key of D Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 144 BPM.

03.What is the piano difficulty level of Burning Love?

This arrangement is rated at an Advanced level, featuring authentic harmony across approximately 174 measures.

04.Does this arrangement include complete harmonic chords?

Yes. This arrangement provides comprehensive harmonic chord symbols and standard musical notation. It is fully adaptable for solo piano performance, guitar accompaniment, organ, and instrumental ensembles.

Recommended Repertoire: Elvis Presley & Pop

Free printable piano sheet music curated from Elvis Presley and similar Pop compositions.

Browse All Pop Scores
#Composition • ComposerAction
1 Always On My Mind
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
2 Are You Lonesome Tonight
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
3 Blue Christmas
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
4 Blue Suede Shoes
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
5 Crying in the Chapel Easy
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
6 Crying in the Chapel
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
7 Heartbreak Hotel Easy
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
8 Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
9 Hound Dog
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
10 In The Ghetto
Elvis Presley • Same Artist
Score →
Burning Love
Copied to clipboard!