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How to Play "Breaking The Girl" by Red Hot Chili Peppers on Piano
Red Hot Chili Peppers · Shared by Eric · 102 bars
- G major
- 6/4
- 50 BPM
- Easy
- Piano solo
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What this song uses
Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.
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The key
G major
Five-finger position on G, then the G major scale with both hands.
About this scaleThe chord loop
G, B♭, C · I, bIII, IV
The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.
G: G, B, D B♭: Bb, D, F C: C, E, G A left hand that fits
Engine 8ths
Root bass · 8ths · Intermediate
The lowest note on every eighth: the engine of rock.
The song's recipe
What you need to know
Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.
Time signature
6/4
2 big beats in every bar, at 50 BPM
Left hand
Moving single notes
The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat.
Range Eb2 to Bb3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand
Right hand
The upper staff
The piano's upper staff, as written: the tune with other notes under it, about two a beat.
Range Bb3 to A5Part by part
How to practice "Breaking The Girl"
Learn "Breaking The Girl" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 24 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.
Every step is free to play
- Start hereUpper staff
Step 1: Right hand
Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.
Open this step - Lower staff
Step 2: Left hand
Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.
Open this step - Both staves
Step 3: Both hands
Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.
Open this step Then play the whole song
When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I learn "Breaking The Girl" on the piano?
Learn "Breaking The Girl" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 24 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.
What key is "Breaking The Girl" in?
"Breaking The Girl" is in G major, which has 1 sharp: F#. The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E and F#.
What are the chords in "Breaking The Girl"?
The sheet music uses 18 chords: G, A, Bb, C, G7, Gm, F, Ebmaj7, Eb, D7, Csus, Am, Bbaug, D, Eb7, Gm13 and 2 more.
What does the left hand play in "Breaking The Girl"?
The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat, from Eb2 to Bb3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.
What tempo is "Breaking The Girl"?
"Breaking The Girl" plays at 50 BPM in 6/4, counted in dotted quarters. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.
Is "Breaking The Girl" hard to play on piano?
It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from Bb3 up to A5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.
How long should I practice each day?
A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.
Do I need to read sheet music?
No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.
Is it free?
Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.
Where can I get the sheet music for "Breaking The Girl"?
Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.