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How to Play "FEBRUARY SONG" by Josh Groban on Piano

Josh Groban · 207 bars

  • Ab major
  • 3/4
  • 138 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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Part 1 · bars 19 to 26

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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

Ab major

4 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab, Db

AbBbCDbEbFG

The Ab major scale

Time signature

3/4

3 beats in every bar, at 138 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 11 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Bass notes

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

Range Eb1 to Bb3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, fewer than one a beat.

Range Ab3 to Bb5Part by part

How to practice "FEBRUARY SONG"

Learn "FEBRUARY SONG" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 26 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 hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody 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.

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  4. Then play the whole song

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

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "FEBRUARY SONG" on the piano?

Learn "FEBRUARY SONG" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 26 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 "FEBRUARY SONG" in?

"FEBRUARY SONG" is in Ab major, which has 4 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab and Db. The Ab major scale is Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F and G.

The Ab major scale

What are the chords in "FEBRUARY SONG"?

The sheet music uses 11 chords: Bbm7, Ebsus, Eb, Db, Ab, Fm, Bbm, Db6, Edim7, C7 and Dbmaj7.

What does the left hand play in "FEBRUARY SONG"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, fewer than one a beat, from Eb1 to Bb3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "FEBRUARY SONG"?

"FEBRUARY SONG" plays at 138 BPM in 3/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "FEBRUARY SONG" 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 Ab3 up to Bb5. 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 "FEBRUARY SONG"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF