How to Play "Nghìn trùng xa cách" by Phạm Duy on Piano

Phạm Duy · Shared by Nathan · 69 bars

  • C major
  • 3/4
  • 70 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody

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  1. Intro
  2. Chorus 1
  3. Verse 1
  4. Chorus 2
  5. Verse 2
  6. Whole song
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Intro · 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

3/4

3 beats in every bar, at 70 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 12 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Right hand

The melody

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

Range G3 to Eb5Part by part

How to practice "Nghìn trùng xa cách"

Learn "Nghìn trùng xa cách" 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
  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 "Nghìn trùng xa cách" on the piano?

Learn "Nghìn trùng xa cách" 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 "Nghìn trùng xa cách" in?

"Nghìn trùng xa cách" 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 "Nghìn trùng xa cách"?

The sheet music uses 12 chords: C, F, C7, G, Am, D7, G7, Fm, Cm, Eb, Bb and Gm.

What does the left hand play in "Nghìn trùng xa cách"?

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

What tempo is "Nghìn trùng xa cách"?

"Nghìn trùng xa cách" plays at 70 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 "Nghìn trùng xa cách" 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 G3 up to Eb5. 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 "Nghìn trùng xa cách"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF