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Interactive piano tutorial for "Hawkins Barrel House" by Coleman Hawkins, in B♭ major at about 200 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Hawkins Barrel House by Coleman Hawkins
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Hawkins Barrel House" by Coleman Hawkins, 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 · swing · bebop
Moodenergetic · playful · virtuosic
SignatureHawkins Barrel House swing
B♭ major
Key
200
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B♭
C7
F7
Gm7
E♭7
B♭7
Cm7
Fm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroHead (main theme)Solo section (piano, then saxophone)Head repriseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
bright, percussive, leading the melody and improvisations
drums
driving swing ride cymbal pattern with crisp snare accents
bass
walking bassline that outlines the changes and propels the groove
saxophone
warm, expressive lead voice, taking the second solo
piano (second solo)
virtuosic, rapid runs and rhythmic comping
Album & artist
ALBUM

Portrait (2001)

All of Portrait
Artist

Coleman Hawkins

All Coleman Hawkins songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hawkins Barrel House" in?

"Hawkins Barrel House" by Coleman Hawkins is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Hawkins Barrel House"?

"Hawkins Barrel House" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hawkins Barrel House"?

The core progression is B♭, C7, F7, Gm7, E♭7, and B♭7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hawkins Barrel House"?

The recording features piano, drums, bass, saxophone, and piano (second solo).

Can I get a piano roll for "Hawkins Barrel House"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Hawkins Barrel House" by Coleman Hawkins into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Hawkins Barrel House" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Hawkins Barrel House" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 200 BPM in B♭ major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Hawkins Barrel House" on?

"Hawkins Barrel House" appears on Portrait (2001).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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

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What instruments and formats are available?

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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