Piano chords · Old-time stride
How to play Brazzle Dazzle Day on piano
By Al Kasha
- D major
- 4/4
- 152 BPM
- V7–I–V7–I loop
- 1976
- Easy
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Learn Brazzle Dazzle Day in 5 steps
The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.
- 1
Chords: A7 – D – A7 – D
How it goes
Brazzle Dazzle Day sits in D major: D is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: A7 is A, C#, E and G; D is D, F# and A. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
A7V7DIA7V7DI- A7A · C# · E · G
- DD · F# · A
- 2
Left hand: Boom-chick
How it goes
Bass, chord, bass, chord: the bounce of ragtime and country. Musicians call it boom-chick (stride & boom-chick), an easy pattern heard in 762 songs of the library.
- 3
Right hand: Steady chords
How it goes
A full chord on every beat, steady and simple. It moves with the chords, so it fits every bar of the loop.
- 4
Both hands at 152 BPM
How it goes
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
- 5
Ending: Em – A7 – D
How it goes
The last chords are ii – V7 – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
EmA7D- EmE · G · B
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Questions about Brazzle Dazzle Day
What chords are in Brazzle Dazzle Day?
The loop is A7 – D – A7 – D (V7 – I – V7 – I) in D major, and the song ends on Em – A7 – D.
What key is Brazzle Dazzle Day in?
D major, at about 152 beats a minute in 4/4.
What does the left hand play in Brazzle Dazzle Day?
Boom-chick: boom-chick, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.
Is Brazzle Dazzle Day easy to play on piano?
Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.
Made from one arrangement of this song: the left and right hands are the patterns these scores repeat most.