Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Don't Start Knocking” by Paul Brady.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Primitive Dance (1987)
The third of Brady's run of rock albums through the 1980s, it contributed to a decade of output that built his reputation as one of Ireland's most respected performers and songwriters.
All of Primitive DancePaul Brady
Paul Brady is a singer-songwriter from Strabane, Northern Ireland, born in 1947. He started out playing Irish traditional music, working with groups like Planxty and in a duo with Andy Irvine, before moving toward a rock-influenced sound with original songwriting. His catalog spans both ends of that spectrum, from spare acoustic folk to electric pop and rock.
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Good to know
What key is "Don't Start Knocking" in?
"Don't Start Knocking" by Paul Brady is in B♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Don't Start Knocking"?
"Don't Start Knocking" plays at around 136 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Don't Start Knocking"?
The core progression is F, F7, E♭, B♭, Fmaj/3, and E♭maj/3, built around the B♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Don't Start Knocking"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, synth pads, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Don't Start Knocking"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Don't Start Knocking" by Paul Brady into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Don't Start Knocking" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Don't Start Knocking" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 136 BPM in B♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Don't Start Knocking" on?
"Don't Start Knocking" appears on Primitive Dance (1987).
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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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How accurate is the transcription?
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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