Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Devil's Hideaway” by James Brown.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Grits & Soul (1964)
James Brown
James Brown was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, and grew up in Augusta, Georgia, going on to become one of the most influential figures in American music. He built his career on a mix of soul, funk, gospel, and rhythm and blues, with a performance style built around explosive vocals, tight band arrangements, and relentless energy on stage. His recordings have been sampled more widely than almost any other artist, and his nickname, the Godfather of Soul, stuck because it fit.
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Good to know
What key is "Devil's Hideaway" in?
"Devil's Hideaway" by James Brown is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Devil's Hideaway"?
"Devil's Hideaway" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Devil's Hideaway"?
The core progression is F, D7, G7, A7, G, and Dm7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Devil's Hideaway"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, horn section, piano, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Devil's Hideaway"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Devil's Hideaway" by James Brown into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Devil's Hideaway" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Devil's Hideaway" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 125 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Devil's Hideaway" on?
"Devil's Hideaway" appears on Grits & Soul (1964).
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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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