How to Play "You're In The Band" by Andrew Lloyd Webber on Piano

Andrew Lloyd Webber · Shared by Heather · 109 bars

  • G major
  • 4/4
  • 134 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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0 / 18 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Instrumental
  4. Verse 2
  5. Instrumental
  6. Verse 3
  7. Instrumental
  8. Verse 4
  9. Instrumental 4
  10. Instrumental 5
  11. Verse 6
  12. Instrumental
  13. Verse 7
  14. Instrumental 7
  15. Instrumental
  16. Verse 8
  17. Verse 9
  18. Chorus
  19. Verse 10
  20. Whole song
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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.

  1. The key

    G major

    Five-finger position on G, then the G major scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    G, F · I, bVII

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    G: G, B, D
    F: F, A, C
  3. A left hand that fits

    Engine 8ths

    Root bass · 8ths · Intermediate

    The lowest note on every eighth: the engine of rock.

Verse 1 · bars 4 to 7

Up next
  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

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

G major

1 sharp: F#

GABCDEF#

The G major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 134 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 12 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Two notes at a time

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

Range Eb2 to C4Step 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 one a beat.

Range C#4 to C6Part by part

How to practice "You're In The Band"

Learn "You're In The Band" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 18 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.

    Open this step
  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.

    Open this step
  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 "You're In The Band" on the piano?

Learn "You're In The Band" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 18 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 "You're In The Band" in?

"You're In The Band" is in G major, which has 1 sharp: F#. The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E and F#.

The G major scale

What are the chords in "You're In The Band"?

The sheet music uses 12 chords: G, F, C, Bb, Eb, Db, D, Gm, Ab, Gb, Cb and Fb.

What does the left hand play in "You're In The Band"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly two notes at a time, about one a beat, from Eb2 to C4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "You're In The Band"?

"You're In The Band" plays at 134 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 "You're In The Band" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from C#4 up to C6. 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 "You're In The Band"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF