How to Play "Adieu, notre petite table" by Renee Fleming on Piano

Renee Fleming · Shared by Jessica · 24 bars

  • G minor
  • 4/4
  • 60 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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What this song uses

Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.

  1. The key

    G minor

    Five-finger position on G, then the G natural minor scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    Gm, Am, Gm, F · i, ii, i, VII

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    Gm: G, Bb, D
    Am: A, C, E
    F: F, A, C
  3. A left hand that fits

    Big sweep

    Wide arpeggio 8-12-15-1-5-8 · Advanced

    Two octaves in one sweep: the film-score sound.

Part 1 · bars 1 to 5

Up next
  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

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

G minor

2 flats: Bb, Eb

GABbCDEbF

The G natural minor scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 60 BPM

Left hand

Block chords

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly chords of three notes or more, fewer than one a beat.

Range G2 to Eb4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

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

Range G3 to F5Part by part

How to practice "Adieu, notre petite table"

Learn "Adieu, notre petite table" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 6 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. 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.

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  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 "Adieu, notre petite table" on the piano?

Learn "Adieu, notre petite table" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 6 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. 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 "Adieu, notre petite table" in?

"Adieu, notre petite table" is in G minor, which has 2 flats: Bb and Eb. The G minor scale is G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb and F.

The G natural minor scale

What does the left hand play in "Adieu, notre petite table"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly chords of three notes or more, fewer than one a beat, from G2 to Eb4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "Adieu, notre petite table"?

"Adieu, notre petite table" plays at 60 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.

Is "Adieu, notre petite table" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from G3 up to F5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

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 "Adieu, notre petite table"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

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