How to Play "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" by Dario Marianelli on Piano

Dario Marianelli · Shared by Lucas · 54 bars

  • Bb major
  • 3/4
  • 80 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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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

    G minor

    Five-finger position on G, then the G natural minor scale with both hands.

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  2. The chord loop

    Gm, B♭, Fm · i, III, vii

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

    Gm: G, Bb, D
    B♭: Bb, D, F
    Fm: F, Ab, C
  3. The left hand

    Bumblebee buzz

    Broken chord 1-3 · Intermediate

    Two low notes buzz back and forth on quick, even beats.

Part 1 · bars 1 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

Bb major

2 flats: Bb, Eb

BbCDEbFGA

The Bb major scale

Time signature

3/4

3 beats in every bar, at 80 BPM

It starts with a pickup of 4 beats before the first full bar. The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.

Left hand

Moving single notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat.

Range E2 to D5Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, fewer than one a beat.

Range B3 to F6Part by part

How to practice "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley"

Learn "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 9 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 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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  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 in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" on the piano?

Learn "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 9 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 "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" in?

"The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" is in Bb major, which has 2 flats: Bb and Eb. The Bb major scale is Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G and A.

The Bb major scale

What does the left hand play in "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat, from E2 to D5. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley"?

"The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" plays at 80 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 "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from B3 up to F6. 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 "The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF