Would you like to learn how to play the notes of the song Dance Monkey on the piano? You’re right where you need to be!
Dance Monkey, released in 2019, is much more than just a song: it’s a real anthem driven by the haunting voice of TONES AND I, real name Toni Watson, a talented singer-songwriter from Australia. Her musical debut dates back to 2018, when she was already captivating passers-by on the streets of Melbourne with her unique musical style and remarkable voice.
The song quickly became a global phenomenon, dominating the charts in many countries. Her skilful fusion of pop and alternative music won hearts, while her touching lyrics delicately address the universal themes of social pressure and the quest for artistic freedom.
Dance Monkey is ideal for learning the piano, thanks to its catchy melody and simple but effective chords. You’ll start by learning which notes to play with your right hand, then those with your left. Eventually, you’ll be able to play this hit with both hands on the piano. And so that you can play it whenever you like, we’ll let you download the sheet music.
By the end of this article, you’ll be ready to play Dance Monkey on the piano like a pop star. So, are you ready to take up the challenge and have some fun with this tune? Let’s play!
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If you don’t yet feel at home on a keyboard, don’t worry! We’re here to help.
First, take a look at the diagram below to get used to the layout of the keys on a piano keyboard:
The name of the notes on a piano keyboard.
In the illustration below, you can see the keys of a piano and their corresponding musical notes (C, D, E, etc.).
The white keys correspond to natural notes, e.g. C, D. The black keys represent altered notes, for example: F# or E♭.
If you look closely at the black keys, you’ll notice that they are grouped in twos or threes. This arrangement makes it easier to navigate the keyboard. On the diagram, groups of two are highlighted in green and groups of three in brown.
To find any note, start by locating C. Each series of notes (C to B) begins with the C key. This is always on the white key to the left of a group of two black keys. Once you’ve found C, it’s easier to spot the other notes, such as B, G, D and so on.
Use this exercise to develop your finger dexterity and your spotting skills:
For the right hand, start with the reference note, C, played with your thumb, then D with your index finger, E with your middle finger, F with your ring finger and G with your little finger. You can do the same with the fingers of your left hand, starting with C played by your little finger, D by your ring finger, and so on.
Practice these notes on the piano. Once you’ve mastered them, you’ll find it easier to learn to play the notes of the Dance Monkey melody on the piano.
Now that you’ve learned your way around the keyboard, let’s move on to discovering the notes of the Dance Monkey melody on the piano, often played with the right hand. The melody is the heart of the song, so it’s the best way to start!
Take a moment to identify the first note of Dance Monkey on your keyboard with your right hand: it’s the D note.
The note D is the first note to be played with your right hand for the song Dance Monkey on piano.
Great! Now that you’ve spotted the note D, let’s move on to the other notes you can play with your right hand.
Simply press each of these keys on your keyboard:
D – C – D – C – D – C – D – C – D – F – E – F – F – E – D – D – C – D – C – D – F – E – C – D – C – D – C – D – C – D – C – D – F – E – F – F – E – D – D – C – D – C – D – F – E – A – G – G – F – G – F – G – F – E – F – E – C – D – F – F – E – F – E – D – D – D – F – G – F – E – D – E – D – E – D – D – D – F – F – F – E – D – E – D – E – D – D – F – E – D – D – F – F – E – E – E – D – F – D – F – F – E – E – D – E – D – E – D – F – E – D – F – D – D – F – F – E – E – E – D – F – D – F – F – E – D – E – D – E – D – F – E – D – F – D – F – G – F – E – F – E – F – E – D – D – F – G – A – F – G – E – D – E – D – F – F – E – E – E – D – F – D – F – F – E – E – D – E – D – E – D – F – E – D – F – D – D – F – F – E – E – E – D – F – D – F – F – E – D – E – D – E – D – F – E – D – F – F – E – D
These notes form the entire melody of Dance Monkey, played with the right hand on the piano. Practice this sequence several times, and you’ll be perfectly prepared for the next step!
Dance Monkey on the piano: the notes of the right hand.
Here’s one of the coolest parts of our article: the first video tutorial! In this video, you’ll learn how to play the notes of the Dance Monkey melody on the piano, reproducing what you see on the screen.
All you have to do is play the same notes as those displayed on the screen and hold down the key for as long as the note is in contact with the virtual keyboard.
Are you ready? Let’s go for an exciting musical experience!
Congratulations! You can now play the Dance Monkey melody with your right hand!
Let’s move on to learning the left-hand notes.
Play the notes ofDance Monkey with the right hand on an interactive app
La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the right note with your right hand on your piano before moving on to the next one.
The left hand is generally responsible for the accompaniment. This is made up of chords or repetitive rhythmic patterns played in support of the melody of a piece. A chord is a group of notes played simultaneously to produce a harmonious sound.
To begin this new step, we’ll follow the same method as for the right hand. First, let’s identify the starting note of Dance Monkey’s accompaniment. It’s a chord: D + A .
Just press the keys corresponding to these two notes at the same time.
D + A are the first notes to be played simultaneously with your left hand for the song Dance Monkey on piano.
Can you identify the notes of the starting chord and play them simultaneously? Great! Let’s move on to the whole sequence.
Play all the following notes one by one with your left hand:
D + A – C + G – D + A – C + G – D + A – C + G – D + A – C + G – D + A – C + G – D + A – C + G – D + A – D + A – D + A – C + G – D + A – C + G – D + A
Repeat this sequence of notes from the Dance Monkey piano accompaniment several times. As soon as you’re playing smoothly, we invite you to move on to the next section.
Dance Monkey on the piano: the notes of the left hand.
Well done! You now have a perfect command of the notes of Dance Monkey on the piano, whether with your right or left hand!
This is the final stage, and we’d like to applaud you for how far you’ve come!
Play the notes of Dance Monkey with the left hand on an interactive app
The La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the correct note with your left hand on your piano before moving on to the next.
Well done! You’ve now mastered the notes of Dance Monkey on the piano with your right and left hands separately!
Here we are at the final stage, congratulations on your remarkable progress!
Learning to play the piano with both hands is a necessary challenge. It’s perfectly normal not to get it right the first time, so don’t be afraid of this step. Use the following tips to help you:
Applying this methodology will enable you to appreciate your progress at every session. With repetition, you’ll find the exercise easier and easier.
Dance Monkey on the piano: the notes of both hands.
Here’s the latest tutorial video, showing you how to play the notes of Dance Monkey on the piano in perfect harmony with both hands.
Be patient and persevere – it takes practice to play with both hands in perfect harmony. Don’t be afraid to pause the video when you see the notes on the virtual keyboard. This will give you the opportunity to position your fingers correctly. You’ll be able to play each note at the right moment.
Please note that these videos come from our La Touche Musicale app, so you won’t have to stop the video to reposition your fingers.
Our app features various playback options, including one that allows the music to advance only when you play the notes correctly. And among its other advantages, it displays the notes on scrollbars, either in the Anglo-Saxon version (C, D, E, etc.) as in the videos, or in the Latin version (do, ré, mi, etc.). This feature can be deactivated as you become more comfortable.
Play the notes of Dance Monkey with both hands on an interactive app
The La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the right notes with both hands on your piano before moving on to the next.
Congratulations, you’ve mastered all the notes of Dance Monkey on the piano with both hands simultaneously! Congratulations!
If you enjoyed this tutorial, you’ll be pleased to know that we offer others in a wide variety of styles. Here are a few you might enjoy:
Thank you for trusting us with your piano learning!
Now that you’ve come this far, you can play the notes of Dance Monkey on the piano, using both hands fluidly.
As promised, here’s the link to download the sheet music for Dance Monkey in PDF format. You can print it out and enjoy playing wherever you like.
And don’t forget that you can still learn this song in a fun, interactive way with the La Touche Musicale app! You’ll also find more advanced versions of this song.
Until the next one!
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