Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Honey Stop Twistin” by Jimmy Donley.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
In The Key Of Heartbreak - The Complete Tear Drop Singles And More (2011)
A two-CD compilation on Ace Records gathering Donley's early-1960s recordings for the Tear Drop label, the Houston imprint run by producer Huey Meaux. It pulls together his singles from that period into one place, making it the most thorough document of his Tear Drop work available.
All of In The Key Of Heartbreak - The Complete Tear Drop Singles And MoreJimmy Donley
Jimmy Donley (1929-1963) was a singer-songwriter from Gulfport, Mississippi who worked in swamp pop and country music. He recorded for labels including Decca, Ace, and Tear Drop, and wrote songs that became hits for artists like Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis. His life was turbulent and cut short, leaving behind a small but devoted following among collectors of Gulf Coast roots music.
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Good to know
What key is "Honey Stop Twistin" in?
"Honey Stop Twistin" by Jimmy Donley is in E♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Honey Stop Twistin"?
"Honey Stop Twistin" plays at around 231 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Honey Stop Twistin"?
The core progression is A, E♭7, A♭, E♭, B♭7, and A♭7, built around the E♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Honey Stop Twistin"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, piano, horn section, and vocals.
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Is "Honey Stop Twistin" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Honey Stop Twistin" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 231 BPM in E♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Honey Stop Twistin" on?
"Honey Stop Twistin" appears on In The Key Of Heartbreak - The Complete Tear Drop Singles And More (2011).
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