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How to Play the Piano Accompaniment of "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful
The Lovin' Spoonful · Shared by Lê · 74 bars
- Eb major
- 4/4
- 112 BPM
- Medium
- Piano accompaniment
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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
C minor
Five-finger position on C, then the C natural minor scale with both hands.
About this scaleThe chord loop
Cm, Am, Cm, Am · i, vi, i, vi
The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.
Cm: C, Eb, G Am: A, C, Fb A left hand that fits
Pop heartbeat
Root bass · Charleston push (1 · 2& · 3) · Beginner
Long, short, long: the heartbeat under a thousand pop songs.
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
4/4
4 beats in every bar, at 112 BPM
The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.
Right hand
The upper staff
The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly chords and notes together, about two a beat. The singer's tune is not played.
Range D2 to G5Part by part
How to practice "Summer In The City"
Learn the piano accompaniment of "Summer In The City" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 15 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. This accompaniment has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the piano's right hand. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. 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 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 the piano accompaniment of "Summer In The City"?
Learn the piano accompaniment of "Summer In The City" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 15 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. This accompaniment has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the piano's right hand. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. 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 "Summer In The City" in?
"Summer In The City" is in Eb major, which has 3 flats: Bb, Eb and Ab. The Eb major scale is Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C and D.
What are the chords in "Summer In The City"?
The sheet music uses 10 chords: Cm, Am7, Abmaj7, G, C, F, Bb, Dm, Eb and Ebm.
What does the left hand play in "Summer In The City"?
This arrangement has no left hand part: you practice it with your right hand.
What tempo is "Summer In The City"?
"Summer In The City" plays at 112 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 "Summer In The City" hard to play on piano?
It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The right hand goes from D2 up to G5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.
Can I hear the melody while I practice?
Yes. In the practice settings, turn on Melody: the singer's tune plays softly with every step, so you hear where the song goes while your hands play the accompaniment.
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 "Summer In The City"?
Play the accompaniment free in the player, with the melody on or off, or download a printable PDF.