Assuming you want a step-by-step guide on how to play the popular song “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I on the piano:
“Dance Monkey” is a fun and energetic song that is perfect for the piano. The song is in the key of C major and has a fairly simple melody. The left hand plays a steady bass line while the right hand plays the melody. The melody is mainly made up of eighth notes with a few sixteenth notes thrown in. There are also a few chord changes throughout the song.
To start sit at the piano and find Middle C (the white key to the left of the two black keys). Your right thumb should be on Middle C. The rest of your fingers should be on the white keys to the right of Middle C with your index finger on D your middle finger on E your ring finger on F and your pinky on G. This is the C major scale.
Play the following notes with your right hand one at a time: C D E F G A B C. Notice that the notes go up in a steady progression. When you get to C again you will have completed an octave.
Now let’s look at the melody of “Dance Monkey.” The first note is an eighth note followed by two sixteenth notes. So you will play C (the first note of the scale) with your right thumb followed by D (with your right index finger) and then E (with your right middle finger). The next two notes are both eighth notes so you will play F (with your right ring finger) and then G (with your right pinky).
The next measure consists of mostly sixteenth notes with a few eighth notes thrown in. The first note is E (played with your right thumb) followed by D (played with your right index finger) C (played with your right middle finger) D (played with your right ring finger) and then E (played with your right pinky). The next two notes are both eighth notes so you will play F (with your right thumb) and then G (with your right index finger).
The next measure has a few chord changes. The first chord is C major (played with your right thumb on C your right index finger on E and your right middle finger on G). The next chord is G major (played with your right thumb on G your right index finger on B and your right middle finger on D). The next chord is F major (played with your right thumb on F your right index finger on A and your right middle finger on C). The last chord in this measure is C major again (played with your right thumb on C your right index finger on E and your right middle finger on G).
The left hand plays a steady bass line throughout the song. For the first measure you will play the notes C E and G (with your left thumb left index finger and left middle finger respectively). The second measure has the same bass line but with the addition of an F (played with your left ring finger). The third measure has a different bass line starting with an F (played with your left thumb) followed by a D (played with your left index finger) and then a C (played with your left middle finger). The last measure goes back to the original bass line of C E and G.
Now that you know the melody and the bass line you can put it all together and play the song. Start by playing the melody with your right hand while playing the bass line with your left hand. When you get to the measure with the chord changes make sure to play the chords with your right hand while continuing the bass line with your left hand.
sources:
https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-read-musical-notes-on-the-piano-staff
https://www.time-for-music.com/blog/2019/4/25/how-to-play-dance-monkey-by-tones-and-i-on-the-piano
What is the title of the song?
“Dance Monkey” by Tones and I
Who is the artist?
Tones and I
What are the lyrics about?
The lyrics are about a girl who is bored at a party and encourages everyone to dance to have fun.
What is the genre of the song?
Dance-pop
When was the song released?
The song was released on May 10 2019.
What is the BPM of the song?
The BPM of the song is 146.
What is the time signature of the song?
The time signature of the song is 4/4.
What is the key of the song?
The key of the song is C major.
What instruments are used in the song?
The instruments used in the song are piano drums and synth.
How should the tempo be played?
The tempo should be played at a medium pace.
What are the dynamics of the song?
The dynamics of the song are mostly soft with a few louder moments.
What is the form of the song?
The form of the song is ABABCB.
What techniques are used in the song?
The techniques used in the song are arpeggios and sustain.
What is the range of the song?
The range of the song is C#3 to F5.
What is the highest note in the song?
The highest note in the song is F5.
