Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Don't Be Scared” by Bruce Johnston.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Going Public (1977)
Released on Columbia Records, this is Johnston's third solo album and the only one he recorded after joining the Beach Boys, made during a period when he had briefly stepped away from the group. It includes re-recordings of his Beach Boys compositions 'Deirdre' and 'Disney Girls', as well as his own version of 'I Write the Songs'.
All of Going PublicBruce Johnston
Bruce Johnston, born in Illinois and raised in Los Angeles, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been part of the Beach Boys since 1965. He works primarily in pop and soft rock, and he composed 'I Write the Songs', which became a number-one hit for Barry Manilow in 1976. He also wrote several Beach Boys songs, including 'Disney Girls' and 'Deirdre'.
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Good to know
What key is "Don't Be Scared" in?
"Don't Be Scared" by Bruce Johnston is in F♯ major.
What is the tempo of "Don't Be Scared"?
"Don't Be Scared" plays at around 62 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Don't Be Scared"?
The core progression is B♭m7, E♭m7, A♭7, C♯7, F♯, and F♯9, built around the F♯ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Don't Be Scared"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, male lead vocal, subtle percussion, and bass guitar.
Can I get a piano roll for "Don't Be Scared"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Don't Be Scared" by Bruce Johnston into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Don't Be Scared" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Don't Be Scared" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 62 BPM in F♯ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Don't Be Scared" on?
"Don't Be Scared" appears on Going Public (1977).
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