Latika's Theme

by A.R. Rahman
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Latika's Theme by A.R. Rahman

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a beautiful way to develop your left-hand independence thanks to that walking bass pattern — your left hand needs to move steadily between chord roots and passing tones while your right hand floats a gentle melody on top, so start hands-separate until each feels automatic.

At 80 BPM you have breathing room, but watch the transitions into Am7 and Am9 specifically: that added ninth can feel unfamiliar under your fingers, so isolate those chord shapes and drill the switch from G or Gsus4 into Am9 until it's smooth.

Speaking of Gsus4 to G7, let your fourth finger release cleanly into the seventh — rushing that resolution is the most common stumble I see.

Use sustain pedal generously but change it with every new bass note to avoid mud.

Loop the trickiest four-bar phrase ten times before playing end to end.

This is the piece that'll make walking bass feel natural in your hands for everything you play next.

About “Latika's Theme

What key is "Latika's Theme" in?
"Latika's Theme" by A.R. Rahman is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Latika's Theme" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Latika's Theme" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Latika's Theme"?
This arrangement of "Latika's Theme" uses 10 chords: Am7, Am9, C, D, Dmin, Em, F, G, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Latika's Theme" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by A.R. Rahman can I play here?
Try "JAI HO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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