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Interactive piano tutorial for "Hey Baby" by Otis Spann, in B♭ major at about 56 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Hey Baby by Otis Spann
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Hey Baby" by Otis Spann, 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

Genreblues · jazz · soul
Moodromantic · sensual · groovy
Signatureclassic blues‑jazz‑soul groove with a warm, intimate feel
B♭ major
Key
56
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F7
E♭7
B♭
B♭7
B♭m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric piano
warm, syncopated chords and melodic fills
vocals
male lead, smooth, soulful, slightly raspy timbre; melodic, expressive, conversational delivery
electric bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, laid‑back 4/4 pocket with subtle ghost notes
tenor saxophone
smooth, expressive lead lines and fills
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic comping and occasional melodic licks
Album & artist
ALBUM

Sweet Giant of the Blues (1970)

Recorded in New York in 1969 and released posthumously on the BluesTime label, this album finds Spann in loose, wide-ranging form, touching on Latin rhythms, rhumba, and rock and roll alongside his core Chicago blues style. It stands as one of his last recordings and a solid showcase of his piano playing and vocals.

All of Sweet Giant of the Blues
Artist

Otis Spann

Otis Spann was a blues pianist and vocalist from Mississippi who became a central figure in postwar Chicago blues. He spent much of his career as a key member of the Muddy Waters band, and was later recognized as the first pianist inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. His playing combined rock-solid rhythm with expressive solo work, and he recorded a strong run of albums under his own name in the final years of his life.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hey Baby" in?

"Hey Baby" by Otis Spann is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Hey Baby"?

"Hey Baby" plays at around 56 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Hey Baby"?

The core progression is F7, E♭7, B♭, B♭7, and B♭m7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hey Baby"?

The recording features electric piano, electric bass, drums, tenor saxophone, electric guitar, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Hey Baby"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Hey Baby" by Otis Spann into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Hey Baby" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Hey Baby" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 56 BPM in B♭ major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Hey Baby" on?

"Hey Baby" appears on Sweet Giant of the Blues (1970).

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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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