Songscription

Interactive piano tutorial for "Peter Gunn Theme" by Ray Anthony, in F major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Peter Gunn Theme" by Ray Anthony
Songscription
This is a preview

Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Peter Gunn Theme” by Ray Anthony.

Peter Gunn Theme by Ray Anthony
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Peter Gunn Theme" by Ray Anthony, 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 · big band · swing
Moodenergetic · playful · classic
SignatureEnergetic big‑band swing with a playful, classic feel
F major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
F7
F7
G
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeBridgeMain ThemeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

brass section
bright, punchy, carrying the main melody
woodwinds
smooth, melodic counter‑lines
drums
tight, swinging ride cymbal and snare patterns
upright bass
walking bassline that anchors the harmony
piano
comping chords with syncopated voicings
Album & artist
ALBUM

Dragnet / Peter Gunn Theme / Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1961)

All of Dragnet / Peter Gunn Theme / Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Artist

Ray Anthony

Ray Anthony (born Raymond Antonini in 1922 in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania) is a swing-era trumpeter and big band leader who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He built his reputation playing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra in the 1940s before launching his own orchestra and becoming a fixture on the Hollywood scene in the 1950s. His band recorded several well-known television and film themes and he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

All Ray Anthony songs
How it works

From a recording to your part in three steps

  1. Step 1
    Bring the recording

    Paste a YouTube link or upload an audio file, the studio cut, a live take, or a cover.

  2. Step 2
    We transcribe it

    Our model listens and arranges this exact performance for piano.

  3. Step 3
    Play & export

    Read it on screen, transpose, slow it down, and export the piano tutorial when it feels right.

Ready to play it?

Start from any recording, your piano tutorial in minutes.

FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Peter Gunn Theme" in?

"Peter Gunn Theme" by Ray Anthony is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Peter Gunn Theme"?

"Peter Gunn Theme" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Peter Gunn Theme"?

The core progression is F, F7, F♯7, and G, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Peter Gunn Theme"?

The recording features brass section, woodwinds, drums, upright bass, and piano.

Can I get a piano roll for "Peter Gunn Theme"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Peter Gunn Theme" by Ray Anthony into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Peter Gunn Theme" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Peter Gunn Theme" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 120 BPM in F major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Peter Gunn Theme" on?

"Peter Gunn Theme" appears on Dragnet / Peter Gunn Theme / Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1961).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

Is Songscription free to use?

You can try it free, with no credit card needed.

Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

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.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

Transcribed from licensed catalogs by AI trained on millions of bars of music.

Made with in California.