What should I request at dueling pianos?

Best Piano Bar Songs to Request*

1. “Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond.
2. “Don’t Stop Believin” – Journey.
3. “Wagon Wheel” – Old Crow Medicine Show.
4. “Baby Got Back” – Sir Mix A Lot.
5. “Piano Man” – Billy Joel.
6. “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi.
7. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyonce.
8. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” – Jet.

How many dueling pianos are there?

Currently, there are between 300 – 400 dedicated dueling piano players in the US.

What is the purpose of dueling pianos?

Dueling piano shows hit the scene in the late 1890s. Ragtime musicians “dueled” to see who could play better and faster to get the feet pumping.

What songs do the dueling pianos play?

Most popular dueling pianos songs – Festivals Concerts

• Don’t Stop Believing – Journey.
• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond.
• Piano man – Billy Joel.
• Great Balls of Fire – Jerry lee Lewis.
• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison.
• Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks.
• Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet.
• Baby Got Back – Sir Mix A Lot.

How do you become a dueling piano player?

Firstly, approach the Entertainment Director of any dueling piano club and ask him/her if they have any openings. Ask for an audition. If you pass the audition, a training session should immediately take place within a few days. Dueling piano players are specially trained to do what they do.

How much does a dueling piano player make?

Music Entertainer Trainee (Dueling Piano Player) Salaries

What to expect at dueling pianos?

A dueling piano consists of two grand pianos, two charismatic, hilarious entertainers behind the keys, and an audience that will laugh and dance into the night. Throughout the night the piano players play audience requested songs. The pianists sing and battle back and forth with comedic commentary and hilarious banter.

How much do you tip a dueling piano bar?

I typically tip $3-$5 per hour that I am in the bar. I tip a bit more if I make a request.

How do you become a dueling pianist?