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Interactive piano tutorial for "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" by James Brown, in D minor at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Gonna Have A Funky Good Time by James Brown
Piano Tutorial

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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" by James Brown, 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

Genrefunk · soul · R&B
Mooduplifting · joyful · energetic
Signaturefunky groove, tight rhythm, classic soul vibe
D minor
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
F
Gm7
G7
Dm7
Em7
A7
Cmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumental BreakChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, syncopated drum kit with crisp snare and hi‑hat patterns
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead with a powerful, soulful timbre, delivering energetic, call‑and‑response lines
guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar comping with short, percussive chords
horn section
bright, punchy brass stabs and melodic fills that accentuate the rhythm
Album & artist
ALBUM

Soul Jubilee (1996)

All of Soul Jubilee
Artist

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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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" in?

"Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" by James Brown is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time"?

"Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time"?

The core progression is C, F, Gm7, G7, Dm7, and Em7, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time"?

The recording features drums, bass, guitar, horn section, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" by James Brown into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" 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 D minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" on?

"Gonna Have A Funky Good Time" appears on Soul Jubilee (1996).

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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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