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Blinding Lights – Tutorial with Letter Notes

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Want to learn how to play The Weeknd’s most popular song on the piano? You’ve come to the right place!

Blinding Lights is a song by The Weeknd, released in 2019. Composed by The Weeknd in collaboration with several songwriters, it quickly became a worldwide hit. The song dominated the music charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and won critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards. More than just a song, Blinding Lights has become a true pop icon.

The aim of this article is to guide you through the technique required to play the notes of Blinding Lights on the piano. You’ll start with the right hand, then the left, and finally play both hands simultaneously. It’s a clever and exciting program, isn’t it?

You’ll benefit from video tutorials offering visual support to facilitate your learning. At the end of the article, you’ll also find the free piano score for Blinding Lights.

Let’s go !

Bonus : you can also learn to play this song at your own pace on our interactive piano learning app La Touche Musicale.

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Blinding Lights on the piano: finding your way around the keyboard

Before playing the notes of Blinding Lights on the piano, let’s review the basics and learn how to find our way around a keyboard.

The diagram below shows the corresponding notes for each key on the keyboard:

piano keyboard notes

The name of the notes on a piano keyboard.

On a piano keyboard, each key represents a musical note. To find your way around, start by locating a group of two black keys. The white key to the left of this group of two black keys is always the note C. The next white keys in order are always D, E, F, G, A and B.

So it’s a good idea to be able to locate the reference point: the note C. Then simply find the other notes on the keyboard from this reference point.

For the record, the black keys are the sharps (represented by the # symbol).

Now that you know your way around the keyboard, we can start playing the notes of The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights on the piano. Let’s go!

Blinding Lights : playing the notes with the right hand

Where to start?

Now that you’ve learned to locate the notes on the keyboard, let’s take a look at learning the Blinding Lights melody with your right hand.

Let’s start this tutorial by identifying the first note to be played with the right hand. In the song Blinding Lights, the first note to be played is an F.

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F is the first note to be played with the right hand for the song Blinding Lights.

The notes of the right hand

Did you find the note F? Great! You’ve got your starting point for the melody! Now press the following notes in succession:

F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – C – A# – C – A# – C – C – A# – C – A# – D# – A# – A# – C – G – C – A# – C – A# – D# – A# – A# – C – G – A# – C – F – A# – C – A# – C – A# – C – C – A# – C – A# – D# – A# – A# – C – G – C – A# – C – A# – D# – A# – A# – C – G – A# – C – F – A# – C – A# – C – A# – C – C – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – C – C – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – C – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – D – C – A# – C – D# – F – F – G – F – D# – D# – C – D# – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – G – D# – F – F – G – F – D# – D# – C – D# – C – D# – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – F – F – F – F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – A# – C – A# – C – A# – C – G – C – A# – C – A# – D# – A# – A# – C – G – C – A# – C – A# – D# – A# – A# – C – G – A# – C – F – D# – D – C – A# – C – C – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – C – C – D# – F – G – A# – D# – F – C – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – D – C – A# – C – D# – F – F – G – F – D# – D# – C – D# – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – G – D# – F – F – G – F – D# – D# – C – D# – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – A# – G# – A# – G# – C – G – G – F – F – A# – G – A# – G – C – G – G – F – F – D# – A# – C – G – G – F – G – F – A# – A# – G# – G – F – G – G – D# – F – F – G – F – D# – D# – C – D# – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – F – F – F – F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – F – F – D# – F – G – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F – G – D# – F – F – G – F – D# – D# – C – D# – C – D# – A# – G – F – D# – A# – G – F – D# – F.

Practice each sequence separately to improve your fluidity and develop increasingly natural handwork. With patience and motivation, you’ll find it easy to master the various sequences.

blinding lights piano notes right hand

Blinding Lights on the piano: the notes of the right hand.

Video tutorial

To make learning easier, there’s nothing better than a video detailing precisely which keys to press with your right hand to play the notes of the Blinding Lights melody flawlessly on the piano. Our video tutorial guides you step by step: look closely at the screen, and press the appropriate keys as the notes appear and reach the virtual keyboard. Follow the rhythm and repeat each sequence as many times as necessary to memorize the sequences. You’ll soon be able to play Blinding Lights with ease and fluidity.

Video tutorial of the notes to play with the right hand for the song Blinding Lights

Congratulations, we’re sure you’ve interpreted the melody of this famous song perfectly with your right hand!

Now let’s move on to the sequence of notes to be played with your left hand.

Play the notes ofBlinding Lights 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.

Blinding Lights playing the notes with the left hand

Where to start?

When playing the piano, it’s often said that the left hand creates the chords to build the musical base, while the right hand takes care of the melody. The left hand adds detail and a special touch to the piece, making it richer.

To choose the first key to play with your left hand, we’ll follow the same method as for the right hand. The first note your left hand will play on the piano is actually a chord, i.e. two notes played together: F and G#.

blinding lights first notes piano left hand

F and G# are the first notes to be played with the left hand for the song Blinding Lights on piano.

The notes of the left hand

Excellent! You’ve now identified the first two notes to be played simultaneously for the accompaniment. Continue by pressing the following notes in succession:

F + G# – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A# – F + G# + C – D# + G + C – D# + G + A# – D + F + A#.

The accompaniment may seem more complex, so take your time to assimilate the sequence of notes. Break it down into smaller parts, and break each section down to understand it better. Take the time you need to familiarize yourself with each chord and transition. Patience and regular practice will help you master the whole thing smoothly and precisely.

blinding lights piano notes left hand

Blinding Lights on the piano: the notes of the left hand.

Video tutorial

To help you master the left-hand piano part of Blinding Lights, we’ve prepared a detailed video tutorial. In this video, each left-hand movement is presented and explained in detail, enabling you to understand and reproduce each chord with precision. Take advantage of this resource to perfect your playing and strengthen your understanding of the accompaniment to this iconic song.

Video tutorial of the left hand notes for the song Blinding Lights

Play the notes of Blinding Lights 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.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned to play the notes of the song with both hands separately! Now let’s take it to the next level by learning to play the notes with both hands simultaneously.

But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered!

Blinding Lights on the piano: play the song with both hands

Advice

Learning to play the piano with both hands requires finesse, coordination and patience. Synchronizing movements may seem difficult at first, but with a few practical tips, mastering the notes of Blinding Lights on the piano becomes more accessible.

To begin with, take a progressive approach by starting slowly and gradually increasing speed, following the video. Divide the piece into smaller parts and concentrate on each one before moving on to the next. Start by working on the right-hand series of notes for each section, then move on to the left-hand series. Then gradually integrate both hands, section by section.

Regular practice is essential to improve your playing. Using our La Touche Musicale application in learning mode can be very helpful. Bear in mind that mastering this final stage takes time, but we’re convinced of your potential!

blinding lights piano notes both hands

Blinding Lights on the piano: the notes of both hands.

Video tutorial

In this latest video tutorial, you’ll learn how to play notes with both hands. Follow the instructions in the video, pressing the keys on your keyboard as indicated (same notes, same duration).

If the rhythm seems too fast, don’t hesitate to slow down or pause the video. Take this time to reposition your fingers on the keyboard to play the notes of Blinding Lights on the piano.

Here’s a handy tip: with the interactive La Touche Musicale application, there’s no need to pause the song. The app waits patiently for you to play the right note before continuing, which can really help!

Video tutorial to play the notes of both hands of the song Blinding Lights on the piano.

Play the notes of Blinding Lights 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’ve now mastered the entire Blinding Lights song on the piano. We’re sure you’re feeling great satisfaction!

To keep the momentum going, we’ve selected three tutorials that might interest you:

 

Download the free piano sheet music of the song Blinding Lights in PDF

You’ve skilfully gone through all the stages, and now you can handle the notes of Blinding Lights on the piano with dazzling confidence!

As announced at the start of the tutorial, the PDF score for Blinding Lights is available free of charge.

And to keep the rhythm going, don’t forget to explore the features of our La Touche Musicale application. It will accompany you as you learn to play the piano, for even more exciting musical sessions!

We hope this musical adventure has brightened your day!

See you soon, musical virtuoso!

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