How to Play "Glory Of Love" by Peter Cetera on Piano

Peter Cetera · Shared by Melissa · 155 bars

  • D major
  • 2/2
  • 70 BPM
  • Easy
  • Melody

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0 / 26 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Instrumental 1
  4. Verse 2
  5. Instrumental 2
  6. Chorus 2
  7. Instrumental 3
  8. Verse 3
  9. Instrumental 4
  10. Chorus 4
  11. Instrumental 5
  12. Verse 4
  13. Instrumental 6
  14. Verse 5
  15. Instrumental 7
  16. Verse 6
  17. Verse 7
  18. Whole song
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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

    D major

    Five-finger position on D, then the D major scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    D, G, D, A · I, IV, I, V

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

    D: D, F#, A
    G: G, B, D
    A: A, C#, E
    About this loop: Gentle
  3. A left hand that fits

    Engine 8ths

    Root bass · 8ths · Intermediate

    The lowest note on every eighth: the engine of rock.

Intro · bars 1 to 8

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

D major

2 sharps: F#, C#

DEF#GABC#

The D major scale

Time signature

2/2

2 beats in every bar (half notes), at 70 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 18 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, about two a beat.

Range A3 to G5Part by part

How to practice "Glory Of Love"

Learn "Glory Of Love" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 26 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.

    Open this step
  2. 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 "Glory Of Love" on the piano?

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

"Glory Of Love" is in D major, which has 2 sharps: F# and C#. The D major scale is D, E, F#, G, A, B and C#.

The D major scale

What are the chords in "Glory Of Love"?

The sheet music uses 18 chords: D, G, C, A5, G5, F, Bb, A, Bm7, Gm, Dm7, Gm7, Gsus, G7, Dm, C7 and 2 more.

What does the left hand play in "Glory Of Love"?

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

What tempo is "Glory Of Love"?

"Glory Of Love" plays at 70 BPM in 2/2, counted in half notes. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "Glory Of Love" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The melody goes from A3 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.

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 "Glory Of Love"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF