Are you an Imagine Dragons fan who dreams of being able to play the notes of Believer on the piano? Look no further, you’ve come to the right place!
Released in 2017, Believer is a song by American band Imagine Dragons, written by the band members. It is performed with captivating intensity by Dan Reynolds. This pop-rock song quickly became a worldwide hit, reaching the top of the music charts. Its powerful lyrics evoke the inner strength needed to overcome life’s challenges and encourage people to believe in themselves, making Believer a true hymn to resilience.
Its simple yet powerful structure makes it an ideal choice for beginners. By following our step-by-step learning method, you’ll be guided to master this song in its entirety. You’ll learn to play the melody with your right hand, then the accompaniment with your left, before combining the two for a complete performance.
With practice, you’ll soon be able to play the notes of Believer on the piano with punch and intensity!
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To get you started, a quick reminder of piano fundamentals is in order. Take a look at the keyboard illustration below to familiarize yourself with note spotting:
The name of the notes on a piano keyboard.
A keyboard is made up of white and black keys. The white keys correspond to natural notes and the black keys to altered notes (sharps or flats).
As you can see, each key on the keyboard corresponds to a musical note: C, D, E, F, G, A or B. This succession of notes, called an octave, always follows the same order. Your keyboard is made up of a succession of octaves.
Concentrate on the groups of black keys, arranged in groups of two (green on the diagram) or three (brown on the diagram). This layout makes it easier to find your way around the keyboard, as you can quickly identify the reference note from which you’ll find the other notes.
The reference note is C. To find it, look for the white key to the left of a group of black keys. Once you’ve found C, you’ll easily be able to find the other notes, such as B, G, D, etc.
Practice your note-finding skills by scrolling through the octaves with your fingers. Once you’ve done this, you’ll find it much easier to follow this tutorial.
With your perfect command of the keyboard, let’s dive straight into learning the notes of the Believer melody on the piano, with your right hand. The melody, the heart of the song, is often played with the more agile and precise right hand.
To get us started, let’s identify the very first note to be played with your right hand. In Believer, this note is an A.
A is the first note to be played with the right hand for the song Believer on piano.
Did you find the A? Excellent! Now you’re ready to discover all the notes of the Believer melody to play on the piano with your right hand.
Successively press the keys on your keyboard corresponding to the following notes:
A – E – D – D – C – D – D – E – D – C – A – G – A – E – D – D – C – D – D – E – D – C – A – G – A – C – A – E – E – D – C – A – G – A – C – A – G# – A – E – D – D – C – D – D – E – D – C – A – G – A – E – D – D – C – D – D – E – D – C – A – G – A – C – A – E – E – D – C – A – G – A – C – A – G# – A – A – A – A – A – A – A – A – C – C – C – C – C – B – B – B – B – B – A – A – A – A – A – A – A – A – C – C – C – C – C – B – B – B – B – B – A – A – C – C – B – A – C – C – B – A – A – C – C – B – G# – A – A – C – C – B – A – C – C – B – A – A – C – C – B – G# – E – E – D – C – D – C – D – C – D – C – E – D – A – A – C – C – B – A – C – C – B – A – A – C – C – B – G#
You’ve just gone through all the notes in the melody. The aim is to familiarize yourself with this succession of notes, to find them smoothly. Don’t hesitate to repeat this exercise so that you can take full advantage of the rest of the tutorial.
Believer on the piano: the notes of the right hand.
Need a visual boost to perfect your learning? 😉 Let our video tutorial help you master the rhythm of the notes in this melody.
We recommend you watch the video once to get the hang of it. The procedure is as follows: press the keys corresponding to the notes that appear on the screen as they come into contact with the virtual keyboard. Press the key for as long as the note remains in contact with the virtual keyboard.
If the rhythm is difficult to follow, don’t hesitate to stop the video and rewind it a few seconds. This will help you position your fingers correctly and avoid inaccuracies.
Now it’s your turn!
Perfect! You’ve mastered the interpretation of the notes of Believer’s melody on the piano, congratulations!
Now let’s move on to the notes played with the left hand!
Play the notes ofBeliever with the right hand on an interactive app
La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the right note with your right hand on your piano before moving on to the next one.
Your left hand’s job is to emphasize the accompaniment of this song. The accompaniment is the foundation that supports the melody, and usually consists of chords and rhythmic patterns.
Learning the left hand follows the same process as learning the right. So let’s start by identifying the first note to play!
Believer’s accompaniment begins with a chord, made up of three notes played simultaneously: E + A + C.
E + A + C is the first chord to be played by the left hand for the song Believer on piano.
The first E + A + C chord is validated for you? Great! Let’s move on to the next notes of Believer’s piano accompaniment. You’ll see that it’s a sequence of chords.
Play the following sequence, taking the time to identify each chord:
E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B – E + A + C – E + A + C – F + A + C – E + G# + B
Repeat this sequence several times to gain fluidity. Be patient and persistent, because there’s a lot of information to assimilate! It’s perfectly normal not to master everything the first time. Move on to the next step when you’re satisfied with your results.
Believer on the piano: the notes of the left hand.
Bring accompaniment to life with our video tutorial. It’ll give your learning experience a real boost! The instructions are the same as for the right hand video: reproduce the notes as they are played on the screen.
Enjoy the fun!
Play the notes of Believer with the left hand on an interactive app
The La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the correct note with your left hand on your piano before moving on to the next.
Well done! You’ve now mastered the melody with your right hand and the accompaniment with your left, separately.
Now the real challenge awaits you: to play the notes of Believer on the piano, coordinating both hands! Of course, we’ll be there to guide you through this crucial step.
… Patience is the key to mastery, and rigor in piano playing is its symbol.
Mastering two-handed piano playing can be a challenge when you’re just starting out. Rest assured, it’s perfectly normal to encounter difficulties along the way. To avoid frustration, start by setting small, realistic goals.
The best way to do this is to divide the song into 5-10 second sequences. For each sequence, practice the melody and accompaniment separately. Once you’re comfortable with each hand, gradually combine them. When you’ve mastered the sequence, be proud of yourself and move on to the next one.
Once you’ve mastered the first few sequences, try playing them all in succession. This will allow you to measure your progress and feel encouraged by each step you’ve taken. Keep going…
Remember, you’re not racing against the clock. Don’t expect to master two-handed playing in a matter of hours. It may take weeks or even longer.
To support you in this learning process, our interactive app La Touche Musicale is here to help. It will follow your progress and support you every step of the way. For example, its learning mode will make it easier for you, waiting for you to play the right notes to advance.
Believer on the piano: the notes of both hands.
Access a transcendent musical experience with our video tutorial on how to make Believer your own on the piano, all with both hands!
Put the tips above to good use. Pay close attention to the different tempos and make sure you coordinate the notes with both hands, pushing your standards to the limit.
Don’t hesitate to pause the video when the notes appear on the virtual keyboard. This will give you time to position your fingers correctly to play the right notes at the right time.
Now, if you’re feeling distracted by having to stop the video mid-game, consider our La Touche Musicale app. It solves this problem very simply.
It also lets you choose between displaying notes in Latin (do, ré, mi, etc.) or Anglo-Saxon (C, D, E, etc.) versions, just as in the video. Note display can be deactivated at a later date, once you’ve gained more autonomy. It’s a real helping hand that will make your learning even more enjoyable and effective. So why not give it a try right now?
Play the notes of Believer with both hands on an interactive app
The La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the right notes with both hands on your piano before moving on to the next.
Congratulations! You have brilliantly executed every note of Believer on the piano and in tempo! Your commitment and determination have paid off, and the satisfaction of seeing your progress is immense!
We’re convinced that you want to keep on progressing. That’s why we’ve selected a series of tutorial articles for you:
You can also explore our blog to find your pianistic favorite among a wide variety of musical styles.
We’d like to thank you for your confidence throughout this two-handed piano learning of Believer notes.
As promised at the start of this article, here’s the link to download the free Believer sheet music in PDF format. From now on, you’ll be able to play this song wherever you are.
See you soon for new musical discoveries!
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