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Interactive piano tutorial for "Danny Dear" by Hank Locklin, in D minor at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Danny Dear by Hank Locklin
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Danny Dear" by Hank Locklin, 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

Genrecountry · folk · traditional country
Moodnostalgic · melancholic
Signatureclassic country ballad with a gentle, storytelling feel
D minor
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
Bmin/b7
Amaj7
B7
E7
C♯7
F♯m
A7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead, clear and slightly nasal, delivering the narrative with a gentle, expressive tone
acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic backbone
bass guitar
warm, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
steel guitar
melodic fills and sustained notes that add a wistful, twangy texture
drums
light, brushed kit with soft snare and hi-hat, keeping a steady, unobtrusive pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Irish Songs, Country Style (1972)

This album reflects Locklin's strong following in Ireland, where he was especially popular and is credited with helping bring country music to wider audiences there. He put his warm tenor voice to well-known Irish songs, treating them in a straightforward country style.

All of Irish Songs, Country Style
Artist

Hank Locklin

Hank Locklin (1918-2009) was a country singer from McLellan, Florida, whose high tenor voice made him one of the genre's most distinctive vocalists. He was a Grand Ole Opry member for nearly 50 years and had a long recording career with RCA Victor, scoring major hits including "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" and "Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On". Over a career spanning close to seven decades, he charted 70 singles and recorded 65 albums, and he is credited with helping popularize country music in Ireland and beyond.

All Hank Locklin songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Danny Dear" in?

"Danny Dear" by Hank Locklin is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Danny Dear"?

"Danny Dear" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Danny Dear"?

The core progression is A, Bmin/b7, Amaj7, B7, E7, and C♯7, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Danny Dear"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, steel guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Danny Dear"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Danny Dear" by Hank Locklin into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Danny Dear" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Danny Dear" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 100 BPM in D minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Danny Dear" on?

"Danny Dear" appears on Irish Songs, Country Style (1972).

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