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How to Play "What story do these chords tell" on Piano
Shared with you · 8 bars
- G major
- 4/4
- 59 BPM
- Piano solo
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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 59 BPM
Left hand
Bass notes
The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.
Range G1 to B3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand
Right hand
The upper staff
The piano's upper staff, as written: the tune with other notes under it, about one a beat.
Range D3 to E5Part by part
How to practice "What story do these chords tell"
Learn "What story do these chords tell" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into one part. 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
- 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 - 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 - 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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Frequently asked questions
How do I learn "What story do these chords tell" on the piano?
Learn "What story do these chords tell" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into one part. 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 "What story do these chords tell" in?
"What story do these chords tell" is in G major, which has 1 sharp: F#. The G major scale is G, A, B, C, D, E and F#.
What does the left hand play in "What story do these chords tell"?
The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from G1 to B3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.
What tempo is "What story do these chords tell"?
"What story do these chords tell" plays at 59 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 "What story do these chords tell" hard to play on piano?
The right hand goes from D3 up to E5. 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?
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