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How to Play "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" by Klaus Badelt on Piano

Klaus Badelt · 100 bars

  • A minor
  • 3/4
  • 168 BPM
  • Very easy
  • Piano solo

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Part 1 · bars 12 to 20

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What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

A minor

No sharps or flats

ABCDEFG

The A natural minor scale

Time signature

3/4

3 beats in every bar, at 168 BPM

The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.

The chords you play

The song uses 8 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, fewer than one a beat.

Range A2 to D4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range C4 to F5Part by part

How to practice "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)"

Learn "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 12 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
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. 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
  3. 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.

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  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" on the piano?

Learn "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 12 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 "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" in?

"He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" is in A minor, which has no sharps or flats. The A minor scale is A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

The A natural minor scale

What are the chords in "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)"?

The sheet music uses 8 chords: Am, F, Em, C, Dm, E, E7 and G.

What does the left hand play in "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, fewer than one a beat, from A2 to D4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)"?

"He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" plays at 168 BPM in 3/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Very easy. The right hand goes from C4 up to F5. 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 "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

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