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I’ll be (C)down to get you in a tax i, (A7)hon ey, you (D7)bet ter be read y a bout half past eight.
Now, dear ie, don’t be late, I want to (C)be there (Ebdim7)when the (Dm7)band starts (G7)play ing.
Re (C)mem ber when we get there, (A7)hon ey, the (D7)two steps, I’m goin’ to have ’em all.
Goin’ to (F)dance out both my shoes,
when they (C)play the “Jel ly Roll (A7)Blues,”
to (D7)mor row night at the (G7)Dark town Strut ters’ Ball.
The Darktown Strutters' Ball — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Darktown Strutters' Ball”
- Can I learn "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- What key is "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers played in?
- The Darktown Strutters' Ball is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Darktown Strutters' Ball"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Darktown Strutters' Ball"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Darktown Strutters' Ball"?
- "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" was originally performed by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Darktown Strutters' Ball"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, B7, C, D7, Dm7, E7, Ebdim7, F, +2 more.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Darktown Strutters' Ball"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Darktown Strutters' Ball"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
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