{"id":17123,"date":"2024-05-08T08:30:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T15:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=17123"},"modified":"2024-05-14T08:30:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:30:12","slug":"easy-popular-songs-to-play-on-piano-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/easy-popular-songs-to-play-on-piano-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Popular Songs to Play on Piano for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Don&#8217;t think you can play songs on the piano as a beginner? Think again! Even the fanciest pop songs are often built on just a handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/all-piano-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chords<\/a>. Play the chords and you can play a whole song! In this listicle, we&#8217;ll introduce you to ten easy popular songs to play on piano for beginners. We&#8217;ve linked in-depth tutorials and even free resources like sheet music, lead sheets, and chord charts. So get ready to play!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p><nav><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-hallelujah-by-leonard-cohen\">\u201cHallelujah\u201d by Leonard Cohen<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-the-scientist-by-coldplay\">\u201cThe Scientist\u201d by Coldplay<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-perfect-by-ed-sheeran\">&#8220;Perfect&#8221; by Ed Sheeran<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-someone-you-loved-by-lewis-capaldi\">&#8220;Someone You Loved&#8221; by Lewis Capaldi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-let-it-be-by-the-beatles\">\u201cLet It Be\u201d by the Beatles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-1-2-3-4-by-feist\">&#8220;1 2 3 4&#8221; by Feist<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-sunday-morning-by-maroon-5\">\u201cSunday Morning\u201d by Maroon 5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-stay-by-rihanna\">\u201cStay\u201d by Rihanna<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#9-ocean-eyes-by-billie-eilish\">\u201cOcean Eyes\u201d by Billie Eilish<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#10-faded-by-alan-walker\">&#8220;Faded&#8221; by Alan Walker<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h2 style=\"font-size:22px\"><b>\ud83c\udfb9 Your Go-To Place for All Things Piano<\/b><\/h2><p>Get exclusive interviews, fascinating articles, and inspiring lessons delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p><iframe class=\"email-form-include\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/center><small><i>By signing up you\u2019ll also receive our ongoing free lessons and special offers. Don\u2019t worry, we value your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.<\/i><\/small><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-hallelujah-by-leonard-cohen\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#1. \u201cHallelujah\u201d by Leonard Cohen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leonard Cohen\u2019s majestic classic only requires a handful of chords and the iconic accompaniment in the left hand fits nicely into the 6\/8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/common-time-signatures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time signature<\/a>. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, Lisa shows you a range of ways you can approach the song with minimal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-read-piano-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sight-reading<\/a> required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/hallelujah-song-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Hallelujah&quot; by Leonard Cohen (Beginner Piano Lesson)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NBPgCAJqbiI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-the-scientist-by-coldplay\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#2. \u201cThe Scientist\u201d by Coldplay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hypnotic opening riff to \u201cThe Scientist\u201d only contains three simple chords&#8230;and you can play the entire song with them! One of Coldplay\u2019s most beloved tracks, \u201cThe Scientist\u201d proves that the formula to a great pop song lies in simplicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/coldplay-the-scientist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;The Scientist&quot; (Piano Song Tutorial)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yD0tj7vQd7s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-perfect-by-ed-sheeran\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#3. &#8220;Perfect&#8221; by Ed Sheeran<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <em>perfect <\/em>song for a lucky Valentine, Ed Sheeran\u2019s \u201cPerfect\u201d only contains four basic chords in G major. It also works well with the same broken chord pattern in 6\/8 as \u201cHallelujah,\u201d making this a perfect song to learn after it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/perfect-song-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Perfect&quot; by Ed Sheeran (Beginner Piano Tutorial)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PwOVanOWdzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-someone-you-loved-by-lewis-capaldi\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#4. &#8220;Someone You Loved&#8221; by Lewis Capaldi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This song is originally in the key of D-flat major, but we\u2019ve simplified it to the key of D major to make it more accessible. If you want to play it in D-flat major, however, just transpose everything down by one half-step. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/chords-and-scales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s<\/a> a handy chords and scales library that might help.) In her tutorial, Lisa will show you ways to play the accompaniment and how the main riff is built out of the chord progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/someone-you-loved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Someone You Loved&quot; On The Piano\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1AMYsR7xHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-let-it-be-by-the-beatles\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#5. \u201cLet It Be\u201d by the Beatles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Beatles classic is so well-suited for beginners, we use it as an example all the time. It\u2019s in the key of C major, which means we don\u2019t have to worry about any of the black keys. And it uses the Big 4 chords: C, G, Am, and F. Knowing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/piano-chord-inversions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inversions<\/a> will help with this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-play-let-it-be-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><br>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/let-it-be-music-analysis\/\">The genius behind &#8220;Let It Be&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Let It Be&quot; By The Beatles (Beginner Piano Lesson)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NMs2NPpbP8I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box-snippet\">\n<div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div><i class=\"fas icon fa-piano\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-container\">\n<b>All You Need Are 4 Chords<\/b>\n<p>If you want to quickly learn <i>any<\/i> pop song, be sure to familiarize yourself with the Big 4 chords: C, G, Am, and F. With just these chords, you can unlock hundreds (if not thousands!) of popular songs. Get the full lowdown on how this works in our lesson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/four-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-1-2-3-4-by-feist\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#6. &#8220;1 2 3 4&#8221; by Feist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the Canadian indie darling! This is an awesome little song that\u2019s super beginner-friendly while sounding great. The iconic descending riff is just a descending bass line with a 1st inversion D major chord on top. In our tutorial, Lisa shows you how to move between chords with minimum movement using inversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/1234-piano-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;1234&quot; Piano Tutorial And Cover (Feist)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qEJvQXcdXMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-sunday-morning-by-maroon-5\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#7. \u201cSunday Morning\u201d by Maroon 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maroon 5\u2019s \u201cSunday Morning\u201d is an excellent introduction to one of the most popular chord progressions out there: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/251-chord-progression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2-5-1<\/a>. Sometimes notated as ii<sup>7<\/sup>-V<sup>7<\/sup>-Imaj<sup>7<\/sup>, this progression is a core building block of jazz music. It also sounds sophisticated and awesome! In this tutorial, Jordan explains how the 2-5-1 progression is built and teaches you how to play the neat little chromatic riffs in \u201cSunday Morning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-play-sunday-morning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Sunday Morning&quot; by Maroon 5 (Beginner Piano Lesson)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uK31C7cKF-I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-stay-by-rihanna\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#8. \u201cStay\u201d by Rihanna<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The magic of this song is that it only contains a handful of chords all in a simple quarter-note rhythm. For the most part, the chords are straightforward triads, but there are some colorful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/understanding-7ths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7th chords<\/a> in the bridge and a few simple chord movements using inversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-play-stay-by-rihanna-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Stay&quot; By Rihanna - Piano Lesson (Pianote)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dyQa6qv3p8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-ocean-eyes-by-billie-eilish\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#9. \u201cOcean Eyes\u201d by Billie Eilish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOcean Eyes\u201d by Billie Eilish is absolutely beautiful\u2026and it only requires three chords In this lesson, Lisa will also teach you how to do some improvisatory exploring around the chords so you can start making the song you\u2019re own. Or, just master the rhythmic movement and the three chords to capture what makes this song so great: its simple elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/ocean-eyes-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Play &quot;Ocean Eyes&quot; by Billie Eilish (Beginner Piano Tutorial)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D8bXOzNeZp8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-faded-by-alan-walker\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>#10. &#8220;Faded&#8221; by Alan Walker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The handful of chords that make up \u201cFaded\u201d by Alan Walker are simple quarter note beats, but they\u2019re such beautiful chords! This song is in D minor, which means there is only one flat (Bb) to worry about. For those who want to take the song to the next level, Lisa also shows you how to build out some harmony in the intro riff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/faded-piano-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alan Walker - Faded (Piano Tutorial Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fp4GSmOeNLY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h3 style=\"font-size:22px;\"><b>Master the Piano YOUR Way \ud83d\udd25<\/b><\/h3><p>As a Pianote+ Member, you\u2019ll get access to our 10-step Method, song library, and growing community of piano players just like you. 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