Piano notes Dua Lipa — Physical Sheet Music
Here is a new song in my piano sheet music archive. The original amateur interpretation of a tune. This sheet music is created in a transformative manner. Plus music notes in the arrangement doesn't copy any existing material. Physical by Dua Lipa will be on Fututre Nostalgia, sounds like the power 80s, is from the 20s.
Piano Player Ability Rating: Beginner
For an easy version download PDF from my second blog.
To print piano sheet music save the direct PDF
Physical is composed in a binary verse-chorus form. Both sections are repeated before a short coda.
This song follows the traditional model for the pop form. Its rhythmic basis is sustained throughout, so the LH’s principal duty will be to provide a rock-steady footing.
Accuracy in articulation are essential for playing Physical piano sheet music.
Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic. Keep your fingers close to the keys and do some firm practice from the knuckles.
The articulation in this piece is tricky because it alternates between legato and staccato.
Accent every note, varying the accents each time you play. Once played lightly and up to speed, the ornament should flow naturally.
It’s worth trying out this technique for the entire song.
Among the hardest facets of piano playing is controlling a lightness of attack, and when coupled with playing at a faster speed, a reliable warm-hearted leggiero touch must rank as among the most prized piano skills.
The piano patterns in the left hand become repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic stamina — make a distinct accent on the first note of a bar.
Listen to the actual track Physical as you begin to learn the arrangement, in order to balance parts in left and right hands.
In playing any piano transcription of a song, the aim is to give the impression of a singer (the RH) that is being accompanied by a sensitive pianist (the LH). Imagine a duet between a band and a singer, so color the two hands differently. Coordinating the parts may take some time to organise convincingly.
The RH here plays a melody (topline) and the LH provides some harmony (accompaniment). First separate the melody from the accompaniment in the RH. Try singing the melody as you play, so you can mentally separate the topline from the accompaniment in the RH.
Practise slowly at first, giving a distinct emphasis on the topline while playing the accompaniment as gently and as evenly as possible.
Don’t forget to bring dynamic colour to your performance by quickly moving from piano to forte; play every new part with different volume level.
After getting familiar with the RH, focus on the LH. The LH is generally soft throughout. This is one of those pieces where the bulk of the practising will be devoted to an accompaniment.
A relaxed wrist will help you to balance sound so that all notes sound at the right time.
Make full use of the pedal when calculating how best to present composers’ ingenious harmonies.
Avoid tension in the wrist and hand (a danger with repeated patterns) by releasing the muscles swiftly.
Practise the LH alone here to ensure a rich and mellow bass.
The sustaining pedal isn’t strictly necessary in this style of music, but it will add resonance to the sound.
More Piano Sheet Music from Dua Lipa
Free and easy piano sheet music with direct digital preview of music notes.
All credits go to songwriters. The arrangement in sheet music is transformative.
Piano Player Ability Rating: Beginner
For an easy version download PDF from my second blog.
To print piano sheet music save the direct PDF
How to play Dua Lipa — Physical sheet music
Physical is composed in a binary verse-chorus form. Both sections are repeated before a short coda.
This song follows the traditional model for the pop form. Its rhythmic basis is sustained throughout, so the LH’s principal duty will be to provide a rock-steady footing.
Piano Playing Method
Accuracy in articulation are essential for playing Physical piano sheet music.
Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic. Keep your fingers close to the keys and do some firm practice from the knuckles.
The articulation in this piece is tricky because it alternates between legato and staccato.
Accent every note, varying the accents each time you play. Once played lightly and up to speed, the ornament should flow naturally.
It’s worth trying out this technique for the entire song.
Among the hardest facets of piano playing is controlling a lightness of attack, and when coupled with playing at a faster speed, a reliable warm-hearted leggiero touch must rank as among the most prized piano skills.
The piano patterns in the left hand become repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic stamina — make a distinct accent on the first note of a bar.
Right Hand
Listen to the actual track Physical as you begin to learn the arrangement, in order to balance parts in left and right hands.
In playing any piano transcription of a song, the aim is to give the impression of a singer (the RH) that is being accompanied by a sensitive pianist (the LH). Imagine a duet between a band and a singer, so color the two hands differently. Coordinating the parts may take some time to organise convincingly.
The RH here plays a melody (topline) and the LH provides some harmony (accompaniment). First separate the melody from the accompaniment in the RH. Try singing the melody as you play, so you can mentally separate the topline from the accompaniment in the RH.
Practise slowly at first, giving a distinct emphasis on the topline while playing the accompaniment as gently and as evenly as possible.
Don’t forget to bring dynamic colour to your performance by quickly moving from piano to forte; play every new part with different volume level.
Left Hand
After getting familiar with the RH, focus on the LH. The LH is generally soft throughout. This is one of those pieces where the bulk of the practising will be devoted to an accompaniment.
A relaxed wrist will help you to balance sound so that all notes sound at the right time.
Make full use of the pedal when calculating how best to present composers’ ingenious harmonies.
Avoid tension in the wrist and hand (a danger with repeated patterns) by releasing the muscles swiftly.
Practise the LH alone here to ensure a rich and mellow bass.
Pedal
The sustaining pedal isn’t strictly necessary in this style of music, but it will add resonance to the sound.
More Piano Sheet Music from Dua Lipa
Free and easy piano sheet music with direct digital preview of music notes.
All credits go to songwriters. The arrangement in sheet music is transformative.