I Put A Spell On You Piano Tutorial: 12/8 Soul Groove Play Along

Learn how to play the dark, soulful 12/8 groove and chord arrangements from "I Put A Spell On You"! Grab the exact lead sheet used in this tutorial here: 👉 Official Sheet Music (Direct): https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-U... 👉 Official Sheet Music (Plus): https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/pro... This comprehensive keyboard and band tutorial dives deep into the spellbinding 12/8 slow-blues groove of 'I Put A Spell On You,' specifically inspired by Annie Lennox's powerful rendition of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins classic. Designed for musicians and producers of all levels, we break down ALL the instrumental layers in real-time—including drums, bass, organ, strings, piano, guitar, lead melody, and solo improvisation. The beat NEVER stops throughout this lesson, allowing you to stay in the pocket and learn in the groove! 🎹 WHAT YOU'LL MASTER IN THIS LESSON: • Dynamic 12/8 bass lines and drum patterns. • The rhythmic piano 'chank,' organ pads, and orchestral string lines. • Advanced blues/soul chord voicings and rhythmic comping structures. • Melodic improvisation strategies and actionable solo piano performance tips. RECOMMENDED AUDIO & BACKING TRACKS: 👉 Practice Backing Track for this video:    • I Put A Spell On You - 12/8 Blues Backing ...   👉 More Groove Backing Tracks (Playlist):    • Backing Tracks   SUPPORT BEYOND MIDDLE C: If you want to master the foundational contemporary techniques used in this video (like minor chord structures, syncopation, and playing by ear), check out my book "Master Contemporary Piano": 👉 Buy eBook Direct: https://beyondmiddlec.com/products/ma... 👉 Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gGjLb3 A small donation is always appreciated to keep these resources free, via YouTube Super Thanks or PayPal: 👉 Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PianoPP Please consider free ways to support by hitting the Like button, sharing with your bandmates or production friends, and Subscribing for more contemporary keyboard tutorials! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Drums (12/8 Subdivision) 03:52 - Bass Line Construction 07:34 - The Piano 'Chank' Rhythm 09:00 - Organ Voicings & Textures 11:10 - Arranging Strings on Keyboard 12:37 - Main Piano Part 19:10 - Core Chord Voicings 21:50 - Interpreting the Vocal Melody 25:20 - Introduction to Improvisation 26:28 - Guitar Rhythm & Fills 28:45 - Further Improvisation Techniques 36:10 - Solo Piano Version Tips #IPutASpellOnYou #PianoTutorial #Annie Lennox #BluesPiano #BeyondMiddleC #KeyboardVoicings #LearnInTheGroove #BandArrangement #128Groove #OrganTutorial