What makes a beginner r&b/soul piano song?

Beginner r&b/soul songs combine the rhythmic and harmonic conventions of r&b/soul with arrangements tuned to beginner-level technique — fewer chords, simpler patterns, and slower tempos than the original recording.

What's a popular beginner r&b/soul piano song to learn?

Browse the list above sorted by popularity — the top picks are commonly-requested songs in this category. Each opens in our color-coded player so you can hear it before learning.

Do I need to read sheet music to play these?

No. Every song offers a falling-notes mode (similar to Synthesia) and a color-coded beginner mode that shows you exactly which keys to press in time with the music.

Beginner R&B/Soul Piano Songs

29 beginner r&b/soul piano arrangements with color-coded notes and free sheet music. Tap any song to start playing in your browser — no signup needed.

Other r&b/soul levels:Easy R&B/Soul Medium R&B/Soul

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DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)

Alicia Keys

BeginnerKey C52 BPM

DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)

CAN'T HELP BUT WAIT

LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES

MISS INDEPENDENT

IT'S A MAN'S MAN'S MAN'S WORLD

LET'S STAY TOGETHER

SOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON ME

CARIBBEAN QUEEN

I CAN'T HELP MYSELF

BABY LOVE

GEE WHIZ

Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

Best Thing I Never Had

Crazy In Love

Dancing In The Street

Georgia On My Mind

Higher Ground

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

I Got You (I Feel Good)

I Heard It Through The Grape Vine

Lean On Me

Let's Get It On

Loco In Acapulco

(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

Starboy

Valerie

What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

You Want Me

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