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Interactive piano tutorial for "A Powdered Wig" by Henry Mancini, in G major at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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A Powdered Wig by Henry Mancini
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "A Powdered Wig" by Henry Mancini, 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 · easy listening · instrumental pop
Moodlaid‑back · smooth · nostalgic
Signatureclassic mid‑century lounge instrumental
G major
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
C
D
Am
D7
Cmaj/5
Gmaj/3
Emin/b3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeBridgeMain Theme (reprise)Outro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
bright, clean, melodic lead
bass
warm, walking line that anchors the harmony
drums
light, brushed kit providing a gentle swing feel
guitar
subtle, clean electric guitar comping in the background
strings
lush, sustained pads that add depth and a cinematic touch
Album & artist
ALBUM

Combo! (1961)

A small-group jazz record that strips away the orchestra and lets Mancini work in a more intimate combo setting. It is one of his more straightforwardly jazz-focused efforts, with tighter arrangements and a looser, improvisational feel.

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Artist

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini was an American composer, arranger, and conductor from Cleveland, Ohio, who became one of the most celebrated figures in film and television music. He worked across jazz, big band, easy listening, and orchestral styles, and his career produced some of the most recognizable themes in Hollywood history. Over roughly four decades he won four Academy Awards and twenty Grammy Awards, with scores for projects ranging from TV crime shows to major motion pictures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "A Powdered Wig" in?

"A Powdered Wig" by Henry Mancini is in G major.

What is the tempo of "A Powdered Wig"?

"A Powdered Wig" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "A Powdered Wig"?

The core progression is G, C, D, Am, D7, and Cmaj/5, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "A Powdered Wig"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, guitar, and strings.

Can I get a piano roll for "A Powdered Wig"?

Yes. Songscription turns "A Powdered Wig" by Henry Mancini into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "A Powdered Wig" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "A Powdered Wig" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 176 BPM in G major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "A Powdered Wig" on?

"A Powdered Wig" appears on Combo! (1961).

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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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