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Interactive piano tutorial for "Dance You Down" by Wilson Pickett, in G major at about 111 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Dance You Down by Wilson Pickett
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Dance You Down" by Wilson Pickett, 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
Moodupbeat · energetic · danceable
Signaturegroovy funk anthem with a driving bassline
G major
Key
111
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E7
Cmaj7
Amaj/3
Amin/b3
Em
B7
D
Bm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

bass
round, syncopated, driving the groove
drums
tight, punchy, steady 4/4 pocket
vocals
male lead, soulful, slightly gritty, energetic, call-and-response with backing singers
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic, accenting the off-beats
organ
warm, sustained chords filling the harmonic space
horn section
bright, punchy stabs and melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

A Funky Situation (1978)

Recorded at Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and produced by Rick Hall, this late-career album finds Pickett leaning into a disco-inflected funk sound. It drew mixed but lively reviews, with some critics praising it as a strong dance record.

All of A Funky Situation
Artist

Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett (1941-2006) was a singer and songwriter from Alabama who became one of the central figures in American soul music. His gospel roots gave his voice an intense, raw quality that drove a string of R&B hits in the 1960s and 1970s, including 'In the Midnight Hour', 'Mustang Sally', and 'Funky Broadway'. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Dance You Down" in?

"Dance You Down" by Wilson Pickett is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Dance You Down"?

"Dance You Down" plays at around 111 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Dance You Down"?

The core progression is E♭7, C♯maj7, A♭maj/3, A♭min/b3, E♭m, and B♭7, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Dance You Down"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Dance You Down"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Dance You Down" by Wilson Pickett into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Dance You Down" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Dance You Down" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 111 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Dance You Down" on?

"Dance You Down" appears on A Funky Situation (1978).

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