How to Play "Cát bụi" by Trịnh Công Sơn on Piano

Trịnh Công Sơn · Shared by Paula · 41 bars

  • C major
  • 2/4
  • 80 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody

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Chorus 1 · bars 1 to 5

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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

2/4

2 beats in every bar, at 80 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 8 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about two a beat.

Range D4 to F#5Part by part

How to practice "Cát bụi"

Learn "Cát bụi" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 6 parts of a few bars. This arrangement has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the right hand. 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 hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "Cát bụi" on the piano?

Learn "Cát bụi" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 6 parts of a few bars. This arrangement has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the right hand. 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 "Cát bụi" in?

"Cát bụi" 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 "Cát bụi"?

The sheet music uses 8 chords: Am, Dm, E7, A, A7, D, Bm and F#m.

What does the left hand play in "Cát bụi"?

This arrangement has no left hand part: you practice it with your right hand.

What tempo is "Cát bụi"?

"Cát bụi" plays at 80 BPM in 2/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "Cát bụi" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The melody goes from D4 up to F#5. 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 "Cát bụi"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF