Verse 1, part 1 · bars 4 to 8
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How to Play "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" by Carpenters on Piano
Carpenters · 83 bars
- A major
- 4/4
- 90 BPM
- Medium
- Melody
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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.
Time signature
4/4
4 beats in every bar, at 90 BPM
Right hand
The melody
The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about one a beat.
Range D3 to B4Part by part
How to practice "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME"
Learn "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 15 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
- Start hereThe melody
Step 1: Right hand
Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I learn "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" on the piano?
Learn "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 15 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 "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" in?
"MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" is in A major, which has 3 sharps: F#, C# and G#. The A major scale is A, B, C#, D, E, F# and G#.
What are the chords in "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME"?
The sheet music uses 22 chords: A, D, Bm7, E, F#m, Bm, A7, Dmaj7, C#m7, C#m, G, E7, Bb, Eb, F, Gm and 6 more.
What does the left hand play in "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME"?
This arrangement has no left hand part: you practice it with your right hand.
What tempo is "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME"?
"MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" plays at 90 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 "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME" 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 D3 up to B4. 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 "MAKE BELIEVE IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME"?
Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.