Piano notes OneRepublic — Wanted 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
There is some correction: the Db bass hits in the verse are on the second half of the fourth beat of the first measure.
Gb - - - - - - Db | - - - - - - - - | Ab - - - - - - - | - - - - - - - - | etc
The verse's first measure is all eighth notes. The F is an eighth note (no tie), so the Eb falls on the first beat of the third verse.
Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic — keep your fingers close to the piano keys.
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 expression changes.
Notice the crescendo at the bar 12.
Among the hardest facets of piano playing is controlling a lightness of finders' attack, and when coupled with playing at a faster speed, a reliable leggiero (light) touch must rank as among the most prized piano skills.
These patterns in verses can become repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic poise.
The bar 19 asks for playing a glissando — simply play notes E and F as fast and airy as you can. If you can't figure it out, just play E note.
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.
This is very easy transcription, the RH here plays only a melody (topline).
Look at the bars 33-34 where the LH is missing. Don't over-do the RH here.
Don’t forget to bring dynamic colour to your performance quickly moving from piano to forte; play every new part with different volume:
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 notes sound at the same time.
If you can't change a chord as fast as it needed in bars after 28th, simply do not change a chord.
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.
Use the sustaining pedal to colour chords without obscuring the melodic passage work in the RH.
Wanted should sound light, in the tradition of the pop genre; it will not benefit from being bathed in pedal.
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Piano Player Ability Rating: Beginner
There is some correction: the Db bass hits in the verse are on the second half of the fourth beat of the first measure.
Gb - - - - - - Db | - - - - - - - - | Ab - - - - - - - | - - - - - - - - | etc
The verse's first measure is all eighth notes. The F is an eighth note (no tie), so the Eb falls on the first beat of the third verse.
Practicing tips
Song is written in a binary verse-chorus form. Both sections are repeated before a short coda.Articulation
Clarity and precision in articulation are essential for playing piano sheet music.Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic — keep your fingers close to the piano keys.
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 expression changes.
Notice the crescendo at the bar 12.
Among the hardest facets of piano playing is controlling a lightness of finders' attack, and when coupled with playing at a faster speed, a reliable leggiero (light) touch must rank as among the most prized piano skills.
These patterns in verses can become repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic poise.
The bar 19 asks for playing a glissando — simply play notes E and F as fast and airy as you can. If you can't figure it out, just play E note.
Right Hand
Listen to the actual track Wanted 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.
This is very easy transcription, the RH here plays only a melody (topline).
Look at the bars 33-34 where the LH is missing. Don't over-do the RH here.
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 verse (bars ) is sprightly and energetic, requiring careful articulation. The RH acciaccaturas should be short and snappy, with the harmony sounding on the beat. OneRepublic uses a pretty simple melody that can sound flat and repetitive. To avoid it think in long lines, not short phrases. Note the dynamic contrasts obsessively written in sheet music.
- Save a full weight and depth of tone for the Choruses. It is the most melodic part of a song, so play piano in a sensitive way. Think about the destination of lyrics phrases. Keep the phrases as long as possible. Pedal carefully in this section.
- At the little bridging passage at the bars 24-32, let the music flow airy, just like Ryan Tedder sings it.
- The coda (bar 32 to the end) requires a full tone and a slight deceleration over the final three bars; place the last chord with a rich yet soft sound and a decisive touch.
Left Hand
After getting familiar with the RH, focus on the LH. Wanted is one of those sheet music an accompaniment is simple and suited for a beginner piano player.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 notes sound at the same time.
If you can't change a chord as fast as it needed in bars after 28th, simply do not change a chord.
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
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.Use the sustaining pedal to colour chords without obscuring the melodic passage work in the RH.
Wanted should sound light, in the tradition of the pop genre; it will not benefit from being bathed in pedal.
More Piano Sheet Music from OneRepublic
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.
#nopdf