About “What Does It Take”

Can I learn "What Does It Take" 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 "What Does It Take" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 112 BPM.

What key is "What Does It Take" by Junior Walker & The All-Stars played in?

What Does It Take is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Does It Take"?

The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "What Does It Take" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "What Does It Take"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "What Does It Take"?

"What Does It Take" was originally performed by Junior Walker & The All-Stars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "What Does It Take"?

This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, Cm6, Cm7, F7.

What other songs by Junior Walker & The All-Stars can I play here?

Try "SHOT GUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "What Does It Take"?

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 "What Does It Take" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "What Does It Take"?

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. "What Does It Take" is in the key of Eb at 112 BPM.