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Interactive piano tutorial for "Batiri Cha Cha" by Poncho Sanchez, in C major at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Batiri Cha Cha by Poncho Sanchez
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Batiri Cha Cha" by Poncho Sanchez, 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

GenreSalsa · Latin Jazz · Big Band
MoodEnergetic · Joyful · Celebratory
SignatureBatiri Cha Cha, lively big band salsa
C major
Key
167
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
Fmaj7
B♭7
Em7
A7
Dm
G7
Cmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumental BreakBridgeFinal ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

Tuba
Deep, resonant bass foundation that locks in with the percussion, providing the characteristic low‑end drive of salsa.
Trombone
Bright, punchy lead lines and harmonies, often carrying the main melodic hooks.
Congas
Dynamic, percussive hand drums that drive the clave and add rhythmic complexity.
Horn Section
A full brass ensemble (trumpets, trombones, saxes) delivering tight, punchy hits, melodic riffs, and call‑and‑response figures.
Piano
Rhythmic montuno patterns with syncopated chords, supporting the groove and adding harmonic color.
Percussion Section
A layered ensemble of congas, claves, tambourine, and auxiliary percussion that creates a dense, dance‑inducing groove.
Trumpet
Sharp, soaring lines that cut through the mix, adding sparkle to the horn section.
Claves
Wooden sticks that articulate the clave pattern, giving the track its essential Latin pulse.
Tambourine
Bright, jingling accents that enhance the rhythmic texture and fill gaps between hits.
Bass Guitar
Solid, walking bass lines that reinforce the harmonic progression and lock with the congas.
Album & artist
ALBUM

Latin Spirits (2001)

Latin Spirits pulls together Latin dance, mainstream jazz, and New Orleans blues into one record, with guest spots from pianist Chick Corea and harmonica player Dale Spalding adding notable variety. It is a wide-ranging set that shows Sanchez moving comfortably across different corners of the jazz and Latin music worlds.

All of Latin Spirits
Artist

Poncho Sanchez

Poncho Sanchez (born Ildefonso Sanchez, October 30, 1951) is a conga player, bandleader, and salsa singer from Laredo, Texas, raised in the Los Angeles area. He plays in the Latin jazz tradition, drawing heavily on Afro-Cuban rhythms while mixing in soul, funk, and straight-ahead jazz. In 2000, he and his ensemble won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Batiri Cha Cha" in?

"Batiri Cha Cha" by Poncho Sanchez is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Batiri Cha Cha"?

"Batiri Cha Cha" plays at around 167 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Batiri Cha Cha"?

The core progression is D, Fmaj7, B♭7, Em7, A7, and Dm, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Batiri Cha Cha"?

The recording features Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Piano, Congas, Claves, Tambourine, Bass Guitar, Percussion Section, and Horn Section.

Can I get a piano roll for "Batiri Cha Cha"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Batiri Cha Cha" by Poncho Sanchez into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Batiri Cha Cha" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Batiri Cha Cha" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 167 BPM in C major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Batiri Cha Cha" on?

"Batiri Cha Cha" appears on Latin Spirits (2001).

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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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