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Interactive piano tutorial for "Apache Dance" by Woody Herman, in F major at about 200 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Apache Dance by Woody Herman
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Apache Dance" by Woody Herman, 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

Genrebig band jazz · swing · jazz
Moodenergetic · joyful · exuberant
Signatureclassic swing big band with bright brass and driving rhythm
F major
Key
200
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C7
F
D7
G7
G°
C
Gm
B♭
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo sectionHead (reprise)Outro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

trumpets
bright, punchy lead lines and harmonies
drums
driving swing ride cymbal pattern with crisp snare accents
trombones
rich, supportive harmonies and counter‑melodies
double bass
steady walking bassline anchoring the groove
saxophones
smooth, melodic lines and rhythmic punches
piano
comping with syncopated chords and occasional fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

1937: The Uncollected (1978)

All of 1937: The Uncollected
Artist

Woody Herman

Woody Herman was a jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and bandleader born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1913. He led a long series of big bands he called his 'Herds,' playing swing and progressive jazz from the 1930s through the 1980s. He remained active on the road for most of his life, continuously updating his sound and mentoring younger musicians.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Apache Dance" in?

"Apache Dance" by Woody Herman is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Apache Dance"?

"Apache Dance" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Apache Dance"?

The core progression is C7, F, D7, G7, G°, and C, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Apache Dance"?

The recording features trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano, double bass, and drums.

Can I get a piano roll for "Apache Dance"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Apache Dance" by Woody Herman into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Apache Dance" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Apache Dance" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 200 BPM in F major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Apache Dance" on?

"Apache Dance" appears on 1937: The Uncollected (1978).

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