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Interactive piano tutorial for "7th Channel" by Dave Davies, in D major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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7th Channel by Dave Davies
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "7th Channel" by Dave Davies, 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

Genrerock · alternative rock · post‑punk revival
Moodenergetic · driving · urgent
Signatureurgent, driving alternative rock anthem
D major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
B
C
D
E♭
B♭
Gmaj/5
Amaj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitar
rhythmic, syncopated riffs and melodic lead lines
driving bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
driving drum kit
steady, punchy kick and snare with tight hi‑hats
male lead vocals
clear, slightly raw timbre; melodic, anthemic delivery with a sense of urgency
subtle synth pads
ambient background texture that adds depth without competing
Album & artist
ALBUM

Glamour (1981)

Glamour was Dave's second solo album, following his 1980 debut, and continued his exploration of rock-driven songwriting outside the Kinks. It reflects the polished yet edgy style of early 1980s rock production.

All of Glamour
Artist

Dave Davies

Dave Davies, born in 1947 in London, is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter who served as the lead guitarist for the Kinks alongside his brother Ray. His distorted guitar work on tracks like 'You Really Got Me' helped shape the sound of hard rock. Outside the Kinks, he has released a string of solo albums spanning from the 1980s through the 2000s, blending rock with more experimental and spiritual themes.

All Dave Davies songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "7th Channel" in?

"7th Channel" by Dave Davies is in D major.

What is the tempo of "7th Channel"?

"7th Channel" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "7th Channel"?

The core progression is A, B, C, D, E♭, and B♭, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "7th Channel"?

The recording features distorted electric guitar, driving bass guitar, driving drum kit, subtle synth pads, and male lead vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "7th Channel"?

Yes. Songscription turns "7th Channel" by Dave Davies into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "7th Channel" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "7th Channel" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in D major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "7th Channel" on?

"7th Channel" appears on Glamour (1981).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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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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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.

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