How to Play Souljah Boy on a Piano

"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" is a well-known song by rap artist Soulja Boy Tell 'Em. The song was released as a single on his debut album, souljaboytellem.com. In the song, a simple piano line makes up most of the beat track. The melody can easily be recreated on any piano or keyboard.

Things You'll Need

• Keyboard or piano

Instructions

1. Listen to the song at least once. Listen especially for the piano line, and keep in mind the way it sounds.

2. Switch your instrument sound to steel drums if you are using a keyboard.

3. 

   Play the notes C-G-G#-C-G in succession. Repeat this pattern 12 times. Keep in mind that G# is the black key directly to the right of the G key.

4. Play these notes in succession: C-G-G-G# C-G-G-G C-C-C-G-G-G# C-G-G-G C-C-C-G-G#. These notes make up the bulk of the song. Repeat Step 3.

5. Repeat Step 4. Finish the song by playing the second pattern of notes. Play the piano line over the song to practice and solidify what you've learned.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your ring finger to play the C note, your index finger for the G, and your middle finger for the G# note.

References

• How To Play "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" on The Piano