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Interactive piano tutorial for "I Wanna Know" by Alan Wilkis, in F♯ major at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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I Wanna Know by Alan Wilkis
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "I Wanna Know" by Alan Wilkis, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · soul · R&B
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signaturebluesy soul ballad with a yearning vocal hook
F♯ major
Key
158
BPM
6/8
Time
Chords

The progression

C♯
F♯
B♭m7
C♯maj/3
E♭m
A♭m
Bm
C°
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead, smooth and soulful timbre, expressive phrasing with subtle vibrato
electric guitar
clean, blues‑inflected lead lines and chordal support
electric bass
warm, round, syncopated groove
drums
steady, laid‑back 4/4 pocket with soft snare and brushed hi‑hats
piano
rich, soulful chords and melodic fills
organ
warm, sustained pads that fill the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

Babies Dream Big

A self-produced debut of 12 tracks running about 43 minutes, built around playful beats, simple drum machines, and a lighthearted retro-pop sensibility. Wilkis has described his goal as making a fun, happy record that rewards closer listening.

All of Babies Dream Big
Artist

Alan Wilkis

Alan Wilkis is a Brooklyn, New York musician who mixes 70s and 80s R&B, soul, classic rock, and 8-bit electronic music into self-produced bedroom pop. His work draws comparisons to Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Beck, while staying very much its own thing. He has also worked as a composer for film and television.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I Wanna Know" in?

"I Wanna Know" by Alan Wilkis is in F♯ major.

What is the tempo of "I Wanna Know"?

"I Wanna Know" plays at around 158 BPM in 6/8 time.

What chords are in "I Wanna Know"?

The core progression is C♯, F♯, B♭m7, C♯maj/3, E♭m, and A♭m, built around the F♯ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I Wanna Know"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, organ, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "I Wanna Know"?

Yes. Songscription turns "I Wanna Know" by Alan Wilkis into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "I Wanna Know" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "I Wanna Know" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 158 BPM in F♯ major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "I Wanna Know" on?

"I Wanna Know" appears on Babies Dream Big (null).

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