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Interactive piano tutorial for "Song Of The Islands" by Count Basie, in C major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Song Of The Islands by Count Basie
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Song Of The Islands" by Count Basie, 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

Genrejazz · swing · big band
Moodlaid‑back · cool · sophisticated
Signatureclassic swing big‑band groove with a relaxed, elegant feel
C major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
F
F♯°
C
C7
D
Gm
Fmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo sectionHead repriseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady swing ride cymbal pattern with crisp snare accents
trumpet
bright, lyrical lead voice delivering the main melody and improvisations
drums
steady swing ride cymbal pattern with crisp snare accents
trumpet
bright, lyrical lead voice delivering the main melody and improvisations
bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony and propels the rhythm
bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony and propels the rhythm
piano
comping with syncopated chords and occasional melodic fills
piano
comping with syncopated chords and occasional melodic fills
trombone
warm, supportive counter‑melody and harmonic reinforcement
trombone
warm, supportive counter‑melody and harmonic reinforcement
clarinet
smooth, expressive solo voice weaving through the ensemble
clarinet
smooth, expressive solo voice weaving through the ensemble
saxophone
rich, mellow tone providing harmonic texture and occasional melodic lines
saxophone
rich, mellow tone providing harmonic texture and occasional melodic lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

“For the First Time” (1974)

All of “For the First Time”
Artist

Count Basie

Count Basie was a jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer from Red Bank, New Jersey, born in 1904. He formed the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935 and led it for nearly fifty years, helping define big band swing with a rhythm-forward sound and his own spare, minimalist piano style. His orchestra became one of the most influential ensembles in jazz history, and he remained a vital recording artist well into the 1980s.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Song Of The Islands" in?

"Song Of The Islands" by Count Basie is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Song Of The Islands"?

"Song Of The Islands" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Song Of The Islands"?

The core progression is G, F, F♯°, C, C7, and D, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Song Of The Islands"?

The recording features drums, bass, piano, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, drums, bass, piano, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, and saxophone.

Can I get a piano roll for "Song Of The Islands"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Song Of The Islands" by Count Basie into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Song Of The Islands" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Song Of The Islands" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in C major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Song Of The Islands" on?

"Song Of The Islands" appears on “For the First Time” (1974).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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