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Interactive piano tutorial for "Double Talk" by Michael Franks, in G major at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Double Talk" by Michael Franks
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Double Talk by Michael Franks
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Double Talk" by Michael Franks, 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 · jazz‑pop · smooth jazz
Moodcool · sophisticated · playful
Signaturesmooth jazz with a cheeky edge
G major
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D7
G
Cmaj7
B♭maj7
E♭maj7
Gmaj7
A7
F7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male baritone, smooth and slightly raspy, conversational and playful
electric piano
warm, syncopated chords and melodic fills
bass
round, syncopated groove anchoring the rhythm
drums
tight, brushed‑style kit with subtle swing
electric guitar
clean, lightly overdriven comping and occasional melodic lines
synth pads
soft, atmospheric layers adding depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Barefoot on the Beach (1999)

Released on Windham Hill Records, this smooth jazz record was Franks' only album for that label and marked the end of his long run with the Warner Bros. family of imprints. It features a vocal duet with Valerie Simpson on the track 'Now Love Has No End'.

All of Barefoot on the Beach
Artist

Michael Franks

Michael Franks is an American singer and songwriter born in La Jolla, California in 1944. He works in a soft, melodic space where jazz, pop, and bossa nova overlap, and his style drew a dedicated following during the FM radio era of the 1970s. His songs have been covered by artists ranging from Diana Krall and Carmen McRae to The Carpenters and Natalie Cole.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Double Talk" in?

"Double Talk" by Michael Franks is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Double Talk"?

"Double Talk" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Double Talk"?

The core progression is D7, G, Cmaj7, B♭maj7, E♭maj7, and Gmaj7, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Double Talk"?

The recording features electric piano, bass, drums, electric guitar, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Double Talk"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Double Talk" by Michael Franks into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Double Talk" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Double Talk" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 115 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Double Talk" on?

"Double Talk" appears on Barefoot on the Beach (1999).

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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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