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How to Play the Piano Accompaniment of "Pie Jesu" by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber · Shared by Dan · 32 bars
- Ab major
- 4/4
- 120 BPM
- Medium
- Piano accompaniment
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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
Ab major
Five-finger position on Ab, then the Ab major scale with both hands.
About this scaleThe chord loop
A♭, D♭, B♭m · I, IV, ii
The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.
A♭: Ab, C, Eb D♭: Db, F, Ab B♭m: Bb, Db, F A left hand that fits
Pop heartbeat
Root bass · Charleston push (1 · 2& · 3) · Beginner
Long, short, long: the heartbeat under a thousand pop songs.
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.
Time signature
4/4
4 beats in every bar, at 120 BPM
Right hand
The upper staff
The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly chords and notes together, about two a beat. The singer's tune is not played.
Range Eb1 to F5Part by part
How to practice "Pie Jesu"
Learn the piano accompaniment of "Pie Jesu" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 7 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. This accompaniment has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the piano's right hand. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. 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 hereUpper staff
Step 1: Right hand
Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.
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When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I learn the piano accompaniment of "Pie Jesu"?
Learn the piano accompaniment of "Pie Jesu" one part at a time, with its real notes. The practice splits it into 7 parts of a few bars, the bars where the singer rests included. This accompaniment has no left hand part, so each part is one step: the piano's right hand. The singer's melody is not played: turn it on in the settings to hear the tune while you practice. 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 "Pie Jesu" in?
"Pie Jesu" is in Ab major, which has 4 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab and Db. The Ab major scale is Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F and G.
What are the chords in "Pie Jesu"?
The sheet music uses 12 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Ab6, Db, Bbm, Eb, Bbm7, Eb6, Fm, Eb7, Dbmaj7 and Cm.
What does the left hand play in "Pie Jesu"?
This arrangement has no left hand part: you practice it with your right hand.
What tempo is "Pie Jesu"?
"Pie Jesu" plays at 120 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 "Pie Jesu" hard to play on piano?
It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The right hand goes from Eb1 up to F5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.
Can I hear the melody while I practice?
Yes. In the practice settings, turn on Melody: the singer's tune plays softly with every step, so you hear where the song goes while your hands play the accompaniment.
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 "Pie Jesu"?
Play the accompaniment free in the player, with the melody on or off, or download a printable PDF.