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Interactive piano tutorial for "The Snake" by Al Wilson, in D minor at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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The Snake by Al Wilson
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "The Snake" by Al Wilson, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · soul · R&B
Moodwarm · groovy · soulful
Signatureclassic blues‑soul storytelling with a modern groove
D minor
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
Dm
A7
Dm7
E♭m
B♭7
Em
B7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and expressive, delivering the narrative with a soulful timbre
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic chordal strumming and occasional melodic fills
drums
steady, laid‑back drum kit with a solid backbeat and subtle ghost notes
organ
warm, sustained organ chords that fill the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

Searching for the Dolphins (1969)

All of Searching for the Dolphins
Artist

Al Wilson

Al Wilson was a soul singer born in Meridian, Mississippi in 1939 who later settled in California. He sang from childhood, starting with gospel quartets and church choirs before moving into rhythm and blues. His biggest commercial moment came with the number one pop hit 'Show and Tell,' though he also built a devoted following in Northern soul circles through tracks like 'The Snake.'

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Snake" in?

"The Snake" by Al Wilson is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "The Snake"?

"The Snake" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Snake"?

The core progression is N, Dm, A7, Dm7, E♭m, and B♭7, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Snake"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, organ, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "The Snake"?

Yes. Songscription turns "The Snake" by Al Wilson into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "The Snake" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "The Snake" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 150 BPM in D minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "The Snake" on?

"The Snake" appears on Searching for the Dolphins (1969).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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