Piano notes Halsey — Graveyard 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.
Piano Player Ability Rating: Beginner
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It has a lot of notes but actually it's easy to learn because it's repetitive and the melodic rhythm is a signature of Halsey, and especially the obsessive, compulsive side of her musical nature.
Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic.To play piano precisely, keep your fingers close to the keys and do some firm practice from the knuckles.
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.
Take note of the expression markings.
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 Halsey so color the two hands differently. Coordinating the parts may take some time to organise convincingly.
The RH here plays a melody (topline). Practise slowly at first, giving a distinct emphasis on the topline
Don’t forget to bring dynamic colour to your performance quickly moving from piano to forte; play every new part with different volume:
Feel free to arpeggiate the LH chords especially if you can’t stretch your hand yet. Get your hand in position for each chord before playing it. A relaxed wrist will help you to balance chords so that all three and four notes sound at the same time.
The Graveyard should sound delicate; it will not benefit from being bathed in pedal.
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Piano Player Ability Rating: Beginner
To print piano sheet music save the direct PDF
Practicing tips
Song is written in a binary verse-chorus form. Both sections are repeated before a short coda.It has a lot of notes but actually it's easy to learn because it's repetitive and the melodic rhythm is a signature of Halsey, and especially the obsessive, compulsive side of her musical nature.
Articulation
Clarity and precision in articulation are essential for playing piano sheet music.Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic.To play piano precisely, keep your fingers close to the keys and do some firm practice from the knuckles.
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.
Take note of the expression markings.
Right Hand
Listen to the actual track Graveyard as you begin to learn the piano 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 Halsey so color the two hands differently. Coordinating the parts may take some time to organise convincingly.
The RH here plays a melody (topline). Practise slowly at first, giving a distinct emphasis on the topline
Don’t forget to bring dynamic colour to your performance quickly moving from piano to forte; play every new part with different volume:
- The opening phrase (bars 1-2) is sprightly and energetic, requiring careful articulation. The RH acciaccaturas should be short and snappy, with the harmony sounding on the beat.
- The Verses demand a different tone-colour. Give the melody in the RH a beautifully graded, warm tone in the verses. Use slightly flatter fingers and imagine that you are trying to pull the sound from the keys rather than striking at them. Articulate tenderly. Guard against any urge to over-project and over-state. Think in long lines, not short phrases. Note the dynamic contrasts.
- Save a full weight and depth of tone for the Choruses being nuanced and expressive. Think about the destination of lyrics phrases; remove the hand and pedal completely during pauses in singing. Keep the phrases as long as possible. Pedal carefully in this section.
- At the little bridging passage at bar 50, let the music die down and relax, and make a natural ritardando to bring back at bar 51.
- The coda (bar 51 to the end) requires a full tone and a slight deceleration over the final two bars; place the last chord with a soft, delicate sound and a precise touch. Shape the bars in order to make a beautiful, yet brief, piano.
Left Hand
After getting familiar with the RH, focus on the LH. The LH is generally soft throughout.Feel free to arpeggiate the LH chords especially if you can’t stretch your hand yet. Get your hand in position for each chord before playing it. A relaxed wrist will help you to balance chords so that all three and four notes sound at the same time.
Pedal
This piece certainly benefits from the added warmth of the pedal, but keep control of your pedalling and listen carefully for any smudges. Using one long pedal held for a whole bar creates a fabulous resonance.The Graveyard should sound delicate; it will not benefit from being bathed in pedal.
More Piano Sheet Music from Halsey
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.