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Interactive piano tutorial for "Self Control" by Scissor Sisters, in D minor 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 "Self Control" by Scissor Sisters
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Self Control
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Self Control" by Scissor Sisters, 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

Genreelectronic · dance · pop
Moodenergetic · driving · dancefloor
Signatureself‑control anthem with a pulsing electronic groove
D minor
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
B♭
Am
Fmaj/3
Gm7
Dm7
F
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drum machine
tight, punchy electronic drums with a steady four‑on‑the‑floor kick and crisp hi‑hats
synth bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
synth pads
bright, airy pads that fill the stereo field and add harmonic texture
synth lead
sharp, melodic lead synth lines that cut through the mix, often doubled with a subtle chorus effect
vocals
female lead voice, clear and confident, delivered with a slightly detached, cool tone; processed with moderate reverb and delay to sit in the mix without overwhelming the synths
Album & artist
ALBUM

Magic Hour (2012)

All of Magic Hour
Artist

Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters are an American pop rock band formed in New York City in 2000, built around vocalist Jake Shears and multi-instrumentalist Babydaddy. They came up through the city's queer underground and electroclash scene, pulling from 1970s glam rock, disco, synth-pop, and classic arena rock to make music that is flamboyant and hook-driven. The group became especially popular in the UK, where their debut album went to number one.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Self Control" in?

"Self Control" by Scissor Sisters is in D minor.

What is the tempo of "Self Control"?

"Self Control" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Self Control"?

The core progression is Dm, B♭, Am, Fmaj/3, Gm7, and Dm7, built around the D minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Self Control"?

The recording features drum machine, synth bass, synth pads, synth lead, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Self Control"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Self Control" by Scissor Sisters into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Self Control" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Self Control" 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 D minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Self Control" on?

"Self Control" appears on Magic Hour (2012).

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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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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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