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Interactive piano tutorial for "The Entertainer" by Henry Mancini, in C major at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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The Entertainer by Henry Mancini
Piano Tutorial

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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "The Entertainer" by Henry Mancini, 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 · big band
Moodplayful · energetic · classic
SignatureEnergetic big‑band swing with a playful, classic feel
C major
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
C
F
G7
D7
C7
Cmaj/5
Amin/5
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeBridgeMain Theme (reprise)Outro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
bright, percussive lead playing the main melody
drums
steady swing ride cymbal pattern with crisp snare accents
bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony and drives the groove
trumpet
bright, punchy lead lines and harmonized riffs
trombone
rich, supportive harmonies and occasional counter‑melodies
clarinet
smooth, lyrical fills and solo passages
saxophone
warm, melodic lines and solo sections
piano
comping chords and rhythmic hits that reinforce the swing feel
drums
steady swing ride cymbal pattern with crisp snare accents
bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony and drives the groove
Album & artist
ALBUM

Hangin’ Out With Henry Mancini (1974)

All of Hangin’ Out With Henry Mancini
Artist

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini was an American composer, arranger, and conductor from Cleveland, Ohio, who became one of the most celebrated figures in film and television music. He worked across jazz, big band, easy listening, and orchestral styles, and his career produced some of the most recognizable themes in Hollywood history. Over roughly four decades he won four Academy Awards and twenty Grammy Awards, with scores for projects ranging from TV crime shows to major motion pictures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Entertainer" in?

"The Entertainer" by Henry Mancini is in C major.

What is the tempo of "The Entertainer"?

"The Entertainer" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Entertainer"?

The core progression is G, C, F, G7, D7, and C7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Entertainer"?

The recording features piano, drums, bass, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, piano, drums, and bass.

Can I get a piano roll for "The Entertainer"?

Yes. Songscription turns "The Entertainer" by Henry Mancini into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "The Entertainer" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "The Entertainer" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 150 BPM in C major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "The Entertainer" on?

"The Entertainer" appears on Hangin’ Out With Henry Mancini (1974).

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