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How to Play "For The First Time In Forever" by Kristen Bell & Santino Fontana on Piano
Kristen Bell & Santino Fontana · Shared by Wayne · 29 bars
- Key of F
- 100 BPM
- Beginner
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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.
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The key
F major
Five-finger position on F, then the F major scale with both hands.
About this scaleThe chord loop
F, Gm, F, C · I, ii, I, V
The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.
F: F, A, C Gm: G, Bb, D C: C, E, G The left hand
Tumbling heartbeat
Root bass · 1 · 1a · 2& · 3& · 4 · Beginner
Quick notes tumble forward from the start and land on beat 4.
The song's recipe
What you need to know
Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.
How to practice "For The First Time In Forever"
Learn "For The First Time In Forever" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 4 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
- Start hereThe melody
Step 1: Right hand
Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.
Open this step - 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 - 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 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 "For The First Time In Forever" on the piano?
Learn "For The First Time In Forever" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 4 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 "For The First Time In Forever" in?
"For The First Time In Forever" is in the key of F.
What are the chords in "For The First Time In Forever"?
The sheet music uses 17 chords: A7, Am, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, Csus, Dm, Eb, Em7, F, F6, Fm, Fmaj7, Fsus, G, G7 and 1 more.
What tempo is "For The First Time In Forever"?
"For The First Time In Forever" plays at 100 BPM. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.
Is "For The First Time In Forever" hard to play on piano?
It is rated Beginner. 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 "For The First Time In Forever"?
Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.