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How to Play "ORIGIN OF LOVE" by Mika on Piano

Mika · 129 bars

  • C major
  • 4/4
  • 252 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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0 / 21 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Chorus 1
  3. Instrumental
  4. Verse 1
  5. Instrumental 2
  6. Instrumental 3
  7. Chorus 2
  8. Verse 2
  9. Instrumental
  10. Verse 3
  11. Verse 4
  12. Whole song
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Chorus 1, part 1 · bars 5 to 8

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  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

C major

No sharps or flats

CDEFGAB

The C major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 252 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 17 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, about one a beat.

Range G1 to G4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, about two a beat.

Range A3 to C6Part by part

How to practice "ORIGIN OF LOVE"

Learn "ORIGIN OF LOVE" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 21 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 "ORIGIN OF LOVE" on the piano?

Learn "ORIGIN OF LOVE" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 21 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 "ORIGIN OF LOVE" in?

"ORIGIN OF LOVE" 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 "ORIGIN OF LOVE"?

The sheet music uses 17 chords: C, Csus2, Csus, F, Am7, G, Fmaj7, F6, Dm7, G7, Fsus2, C6/9, G6, F6/9, Dm11, Fmaj9 and 1 more.

What does the left hand play in "ORIGIN OF LOVE"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from G1 to G4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "ORIGIN OF LOVE"?

"ORIGIN OF LOVE" plays at 252 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 "ORIGIN OF LOVE" 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 A3 up to C6. 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 "ORIGIN OF LOVE"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF