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How to Play "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" by Carpenters on Piano
Carpenters · Shared by Mary · 106 bars
- G major
- 2/2
- 60 BPM
- Easy
- Melody
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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
G major
Five-finger position on G, then the G major scale with both hands.
About this scaleThe chord loop
G · I
The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.
G: G, B, D 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
2/2
2 beats in every bar (half notes), at 60 BPM
Right hand
The melody
The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about two a beat.
Range E3 to B4Part by part
How to practice "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS"
Learn "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 16 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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When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I learn "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" on the piano?
Learn "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 16 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 "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" in?
"THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" is in G major, which has 1 sharp: F#. The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E and F#.
What are the chords in "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS"?
The sheet music uses 17 chords: G, G6, Gmaj7, D, G7, Bm7, E7, Am7, C, E, Emaj7, F#m7, A, B7, G#m, Bm and 1 more.
What does the left hand play in "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS"?
This arrangement has no left hand part: you practice it with your right hand.
What tempo is "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS"?
"THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" plays at 60 BPM in 2/2, counted in half notes. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.
Is "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS" hard to play on piano?
It is rated Easy. The melody goes from E3 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 "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS"?
Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.