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Interactive piano tutorial for "How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter, in B♭ minor at about 187 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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How You Gonna Keep Em
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter, 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

Genrejazz · jazz fusion · instrumental jazz
Moodsmooth · groovy · playful
SignatureCharlie Hunter's signature guitar work, intricate syncopation, and a relaxed yet engaging vibe
B minor
Key
187
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Bmin/b3
E+
E
Fm
A
C
E
F
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeSolo SectionReturn to ThemeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
lead instrument, delivering complex, syncopated melodies and improvisations
electric bass
prominent, melodic, and syncopated, often taking a lead role
drums
tight, intricate, and syncopated, providing a steady yet dynamic groove
electric piano
subtle, providing harmonic color and occasional fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Public Domain

An album built around traditional and public domain material, with Hunter applying his signature eight-string approach to familiar songs and themes. Exact release year is not confirmed, so that detail is left blank here.

All of Public Domain
Artist

Charlie Hunter

Charlie Hunter is an American guitarist and composer born in 1967 who plays custom seven- and eight-string guitars, covering bass lines, chords, and melodies at the same time, by himself. His music sits at the intersection of jazz, funk, and soul, drawing on influences from jazz guitar greats like Joe Pass and Tuck Andress. He came up in the early 1990s and has led a long string of groups and recording projects with constantly shifting lineups.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "How You Gonna Keep Em" in?

"How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter is in B♭ minor.

What is the tempo of "How You Gonna Keep Em"?

"How You Gonna Keep Em" plays at around 187 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "How You Gonna Keep Em"?

The core progression is B♭min/b3, E+, E♭, Fm, A♭, and C♯, built around the B♭ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "How You Gonna Keep Em"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "How You Gonna Keep Em"?

Yes. Songscription turns "How You Gonna Keep Em" by Charlie Hunter into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "How You Gonna Keep Em" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "How You Gonna Keep Em" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 187 BPM in B♭ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "How You Gonna Keep Em" on?

"How You Gonna Keep Em" appears on Public Domain (null).

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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