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How to Play the Piano Accompaniment of "5 Years Time" by Noah And The Whale

Noah And The Whale · 108 bars

  • C major
  • 4/4
  • 124 BPM
  • Medium
  • Piano accompaniment

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  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Verse 2
  4. Chorus
  5. Whole song
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Intro, part 1 · bars 1 to 4

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  1. Right hand
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What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

C major

No sharps or flats

CDEFGAB

The C major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 124 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 4 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range C2 to G3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly chords and notes together, about two a beat. The singer's tune is not played.

Range E3 to G5Part by part

How to practice "5 Years Time"

Learn the piano accompaniment of "5 Years Time" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 24 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. Each part has three steps: the piano's right hand, its left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn the piano accompaniment of "5 Years Time"?

Learn the piano accompaniment of "5 Years Time" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 24 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. Each part has three steps: the piano's right hand, its left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "5 Years Time" in?

"5 Years Time" is in C major, which has no sharps or flats. The C major scale is C, D, E, F, G, A and B.

The C major scale

What are the chords in "5 Years Time"?

The sheet music uses 4 chords: C, F, G and Fmaj7.

What does the left hand play in "5 Years Time"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from C2 to G3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "5 Years Time"?

"5 Years Time" plays at 124 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need. The tempo changes during the song; this is its main tempo.

Is "5 Years Time" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The right hand goes from E3 up to G5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

Can I hear the melody while I practice?

Yes. In the practice settings, turn on Melody: the singer's tune plays softly with every step, so you hear where the song goes while your hands play the accompaniment.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "5 Years Time"?

Play the accompaniment free in the player, with the melody on or off, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF