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How to Play "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston on Piano

Whitney Houston · 115 bars

  • F major
  • 4/4
  • 110 BPM
  • Easy
  • Melody + piano

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  1. Chorus 1
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  6. Instrumental
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Chorus 1, part 1 · bars 1 to 4

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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

F major

1 flat: Bb

FGABbCDE

The F major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 110 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 11 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Bass notes

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

Range C2 to D3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range G4 to D6Part by part

How to practice "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"

Learn "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 27 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 hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody 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.

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  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 with its backing track in the player.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" on the piano?

Learn "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 27 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 "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" in?

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is in F major, which has 1 flat: Bb. The F major scale is F, G, A, Bb, C, D and E.

The F major scale

What are the chords in "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"?

The sheet music uses 11 chords: C, Dm7, Gm7, F, Bb, Bbmaj9, Am7, G, D, Em7 and Cmaj9.

What does the left hand play in "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from C2 to D3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"?

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" plays at 110 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The melody goes from G4 up to D6. 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 "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF