Piano notes Why Don't We — What Am I? 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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What Am I is very easy transcription that won't take much time to learn to play on piano.
Your tone should be gentle and rhythmic. To sound quietly, 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.
Among the hardest facets of piano playing is controlling a lightness of attack, and when coupled with playing at a faster speed, a reliable leggiero touch must rank as among the most prized piano skills.
Piano sound becomes repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic poise.
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) here. Try singing the melody as you play.
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 quickly moving from piano to forte; play every new part with different volume:
The LH is generally soft throughout.
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.
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Piano Player Ability Rating: Beginner
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Practicing tips
Song is written in a binary verse-chorus form. Both sections are repeated before a short coda.What Am I is very easy transcription that won't take much time to learn to play on piano.
Articulation
Clarity and precision in articulation are essential for playing piano sheet music.Your tone should be gentle and rhythmic. To sound quietly, 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.
Among the hardest facets of piano playing is controlling a lightness of attack, and when coupled with playing at a faster speed, a reliable leggiero touch must rank as among the most prized piano skills.
Piano sound becomes repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic poise.
Right Hand
Listen to the actual Why Don't We track 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) here. Try singing the melody as you play.
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 quickly moving from piano to forte; play every new part with different volume:
- The opening phrase is sprightly and energetic. 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.
- Save a full weight and depth of tone for the Choruses. Aim to sculpt the chorus so that it emerges as a thing of real beauty, shapely, nuanced and expressive. Think about the destination of lyrics phrases; remove the hand completely during pauses in singing. Keep the phrases as long as possible. Pedal carefully in this section.
- The coda requires a full tone and a beautiful, yet brief, crescendo.
Left Hand
After getting familiar with the RH, focus on the LH.The LH is generally soft throughout.
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.
Pedal
The sustaining pedal isn’t strictly necessary in the What Am I? piano cover, but it will add resonance to the sound and enhance the music.More Piano Sheet Music from Why Don't We
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.