How to Play "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" by Pasek & Paul on Piano

Pasek & Paul · Shared by Anthony · 121 bars

  • A major
  • 4/4
  • 124 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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0 / 26 parts learned

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

    A major

    Five-finger position on A, then the A major scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    A, Esus4, A, Esus4 · I, Vsus4, I, Vsus4

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

    A: A, C#, E
    Esus4: E, A, B
  3. 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.

Intro · bars 1 to 4

Up next
  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

A major

3 sharps: F#, C#, G#

ABC#DEF#G#

The A major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 124 BPM

The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.

The chords you play

The song uses 15 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Chords and single notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: a mix of chords and single notes, about one a beat.

Range A#1 to G#4Step 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, about one a beat.

Range F3 to A#5Part by part

How to practice "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)"

Learn "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 26 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.

    Open this step
  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.

    Open this step
  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.

    Open this step
  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 "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" on the piano?

Learn "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 26 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 "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" in?

"Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" is in A major, which has 3 sharps: F#, C# and G#. The A major scale is A, B, C#, D, E, F# and G#.

The A major scale

What are the chords in "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)"?

The sheet music uses 15 chords: A, D, Esus, F#m, E, Bm7, F#m7, Dsus2, C#, Gm7, Ebsus2, Bb, F, Gm and Eb.

What does the left hand play in "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)"?

The piano's lower staff: a mix of chords and single notes, about one a beat, from A#1 to G#4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)"?

"Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" plays at 124 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 "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from F3 up to A#5. 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 "Waving Through A Window (from Dear Evan Hansen)"?

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

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF