Solas – Piano Tutorial with Letter Notes

Would you like to learn how to play the notes of the song Solas on the piano? You’ve come to the right place!

“Solas” is a musical piece composed by Jamie Duffy in 2022. Still a student at the time, he decided to share this inspiring and luminous piano melody on social networks. Solas” soon became a resounding international success, racking up 21 million listens on Spotify and over 6 million views on YouTube. This performance makes “Solas” the most listened-to debut release by an Irish artist in 2022, and the biggest Irish streaming success since Hozier’s “Take Me To Church”.

In this article, we’ll take you step-by-step through the process of learning to play this song. We’ll start by explaining the notes to be played with the right hand, then move on to those for the left. Then we’ll bring the two parts together to play them harmoniously. Images and video tutorials will be available throughout the guide to illustrate our explanations and make learning easier.

At the end of this article, you’ll find the full score of Solas to download so you can practice and master this pop classic.

Ready to embark on this musical adventure? Let’s get started!

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Solas on the piano: finding your way around the keyboard

Before you start learning this memorable melody, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the layout of the keys on a piano keyboard. To do so, take a close look at the image below:

Prenez un moment pour examiner attentivement ce schéma. Vous remarquerez que le clavier du piano est organisé en séquences répétées de deux touches noires suivies de trois touches noires, et ainsi de suite.

To begin your exploration of the notes, concentrate on the groups of two black keys. Find the white key immediately to the left of each group of two black keys: this is the note C. The white key to the right of each group of two black keys is the note E. Now you can easily identify all the C and E notes on your keyboard. Use this method to identify the other notes based on the series of black keys.

Playing notes to the left of your keyboard will take you into the lower register, while playing to the right will take you into the upper register.

This learning process is crucial to mastering “Solas” music. Once you’ve mastered these concepts, practice regularly to familiarize yourself with all the notes on the piano. If you find it difficult at first, you can associate each note with a specific color to make it easier to identify. You can also learn to recognize the intervals between notes, making it even easier to find them.

Solas : playing the notes with the right hand

Where to start?

Congratulations, you can now identify all the notes on a piano keyboard. Now let’s move on to learning Solas music, focusing on the notes of the right hand!

In a piece of music, the right hand often plays the main melody, giving it a crucial role in the expression and emotion of the music. It must produce clear, expressive notes, often with subtle dynamic nuances.

To begin with, let’s look for the first note of the Solas melody: it’s an E

The notes of the right hand

Congratulations, you’ve successfully played the first note of the song Solas with your right hand on your keyboard. We can now move on to learning all the other notes for the right hand.

E – F# – D# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – B – D – E – F# – G – F# – E – D – B – A – G – A – B – D – B – A – G – A – B – D – B – A – G – A – B – D – B – A – G – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – F# – G – B – G – F# – E – B – G – A – F# – E – F# – E – D – B – A – G – F# – G – B – E

Did you manage to play all these notes? To improve your playing, make sure your right hand is positioned comfortably and relaxed on the keyboard. Keep your fingers slightly curved and avoid excessive tension for better agility. Another useful tip is to try and spot repeating notes, which can help you memorize and play the melody more fluidly.

Once you feel comfortable, we’ll move on to learning left-hand notes.

Video tutorial

To make your learning experience more interactive, we’ve created a video tutorial detailing all the right-hand notes.

By following this tutorial, you’ll be able to play each note on your keyboard in sync with those displayed on the virtual keyboard. This visual approach will help you better grasp the sequence of Solas notes and maintain a fluid musical rhythm.

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

Well done, you’ve played all the right-hand notes of the Solas music perfectly on the piano.

Now let’s continue with learning the left-hand notes.

Play the notes ofSolas 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.

Solas playing the notes with the left hand

Where to start?

To approach the learning of left-hand notes, we’ll follow the same method as for right-hand notes.

On the piano, the left hand plays an essential role in creating musical dynamics by adjusting the volume and intensity of chords and basses. This adds nuance and contrast to the musical interpretation.

To begin with, let’s focus on identifying the first note to be played with the left hand: the note B

The notes of the left hand

Congratulations on successfully playing the first note of the left hand of Solas on your piano! You’ve done an excellent job! Now let’s continue by playing all the left-hand notes in succession. Simply play these notes one after the other on your keyboard.

B – C – E – B – C – C – G – C – G – E – B – E – B – B – F# – B – F# – C – G – C – G – C – G – C – G – E – B – E – B – D – A – D – A – C – G – C – C – E – B – C – C

Have you managed to play all the notes with your left hand? To help you, you can regularly record yourself playing to assess your progress and identify areas for improvement.

When you feel comfortable, you can then start learning Solas music by playing with both hands simultaneously.

Video tutorial

We’ve put together a tutorial to help you play the left-hand notes of Solas music on the piano.

In this video, you’ll have to play each note on your keyboard, synchronizing your playing with the rhythm of the notes displayed on the virtual keyboard. This resource gives you a concrete visualization of how to play each note of the music, complementing the tips written in the article, and helps you maintain the rhythm of the piece.

Video tutorial of the left hand notes for the song Solas

Play the notes of Solas 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.

Bravo, you’ve now fully assimilated all the left-hand notes of the Solas music.

Now let’s continue learning this piece by playing simultaneously with both hands.

Solas on the piano: play the song with both hands

Advice

Playing the piano simultaneously with both hands can be a challenge for many pianists, especially beginners. Coordinating the movements of both hands while maintaining a precise rhythm can seem complex. Fortunately, the La Touche Musicale app can help you progress at your own pace, offering invaluable support.

To help you overcome this obstacle, practice piano exercises where both hands play different scores at different rhythms. This approach will greatly contribute to your improvement and understanding of the coordination between the two hands.

It’s also a good idea to ask those around you for their opinion during your piano playing sessions. Their feedback and observations can help you identify and correct mistakes you might not notice on your own.

Finally, patience is essential throughout the learning process. Practice regularly by playing pieces you enjoy, such as Solas and others. The fun and entertainment you experience during your playing sessions will make learning less tedious and more rewarding.

Video tutorial

In this last video, you’ll learn how to play Solas with both hands simultaneously on the piano. You’ll have to reproduce the notes displayed on the screen on your keyboard. If the pace of the video is too fast for you, you can slow it down or pause it.

However, pausing a video to adjust your fingers or go back can be tedious. For a smoother experience, consider using the La Touche Musicale application. This interactive application accompanies you as you learn, and can be connected directly to your piano. It will wait for you to play the notes correctly on your keyboard before moving on. We recommend that you use this application in conjunction with our guide for optimum progress.

What’s more, our application offers a vast selection of tunes to suit all styles and skill levels. Whatever your level, it will help you progress and perfect your playing. Are you ready to join us now?

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

Play the notes of Solas 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 given a brilliant rendition of Solas on the piano. You can be proud of your performance.

However, to maintain this positive momentum, it’s essential to keep practicing. We invite you to discover three other tutorials that are sure to catch your interest:

Download the free piano sheet music of the song Solas in PDF

The main aim of this article was to help you learn the Solas piece on the piano. However, we think it would be beneficial for you to have a score at hand, enabling you to play this piece wherever you are. To download the score, please click on this link.

If you’re looking for a personalized learning experience, tailored to your own pace and needs, we also recommend downloading our La Touche Musicale app.

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