Would you like to learn how to play the notes of Someone Like You on the piano? You’ve come to the right place!
In this guide, we’ll help you learn to play Adele’s Someone Like You on the piano. This iconic song by the British singer is known for its touching lyrics and moving melody, making it a popular choice for pianists of all levels.
First, we’ll go over the notes of the melody that you’ll play with your right hand. Next, we’ll look at the chords you’ll play with the left hand. These elements provide structure and depth to your performance.
Finally, we’ll guide you through harmonizing both hands to play the song in its entirety. You’ll learn how to synchronize your movements to create a fluid, expressive rendition of Someone Like You.
By the end of this guide, you’ll have all the skills you need to play Someone Like You with ease and emotion. Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of this song? Let’s start by exploring the nuances of its musical composition!
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Before diving into learning Someone Like You on the piano, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the keyboard basics. If you’re already comfortable with this, you can skip ahead to the next section. If not, take the time to carefully examine the following diagram to orient yourself on the keyboard:
The name of the notes on a piano keyboard.
In the diagram above, you’ll notice that the piano keyboard always follows a regular layout of black notes: two black notes, then three black notes, and so on. This uniform layout makes keyboard navigation more intuitive.
For example, the note C is always located to the left of the group of two black notes. So, if you’re looking for the note C, first look for groups of two black notes, then press the key to the left of the first note in that group: you’ve found your C!
By practicing how to identify each note on the keyboard quickly and easily, you’ll feel much more at ease before tackling the notes of Adele’s Someone Like You.
Now that you’ve acquired a basic understanding of the piano keyboard, we can dive into the notes to be played with the right hand.
To get started, let’s concentrate on the first note to be played with this hand. This note is G:
G is the first note to be played with the right hand for the song Someone Like You on piano.
Super easy, right? Now that you’ve spotted the note G, you can use this reference to play the following notes of the melody with your right hand:
G – B – D – B – G – B – D – B – G – B – D – B – G – B – D – B – F# – B – D – B – F# – B – D – B – F# – B – D – B – F# – B – D – B – E – B – E – B – E – B – E – B – E – B – E – B – E – B – E – B – G – C – E – C – G – C – E – C – G – C – E – C – G – C – E – C – D – B – A – G – D – D – B – A – G – D – D – B – A – G – D – D – B – A – G – D – B – A – G – E – B – G – A – G – A – E – G – D – D – E – A – G – A – B – D – A – B – B – B – A – A – G – A – A – G – A – G – G – G – G – A – G – A – G – A – G – A – G – A – G – G – A – B – B – B – B – A – A – G – A – G – A – G – A – B – E – G – A – G – A – B – G – G – G – G – F# – F# – E – F# – F# – G – E – E – F# – G – D – D – G – F# – F# – E – F# – G – E – E – G – B – B – B – B – D – B – A – C – B – A – G – B – B – B – A – G – E – G – G – G – G – D – D – D – E – D – E – E – E – D – C – G – G – G – G – D – D – D – D – C – B – A – G.
By playing this sequence of notes, you have now reproduced the entire Someone Like You melody on the piano with your right hand.
To refine your playing, I recommend that you repeat this sequence of notes in a loop. This will reinforce your mastery and fluidity in interpreting this part of the song. The more you practice, the more comfortable you’ll become with the melody, allowing you to add your own personal touch to the interpretation.
Someone Like You on the piano: the notes of the right hand.
Nothing can match the effectiveness of a live video tutorial that guides you through the notes you need to play with your right hand to recreate the melody of a song. You can follow the instructions step by step, pressing the keyboard keys as the corresponding notes appear on the screen. This gives you a hands-on, interactive experience that makes learning much easier.
Now that you’ve mastered the main melody with your right hand, congratulations!
Now let’s move on to the left hand.
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.
On the keyboard, the left hand is generally responsible for playing the accompanying chords, while the right hand takes charge of the melodic line. This adds depth to your musical interpretation, creating a rich, balanced harmony.
To start with the left hand, let’s use a method similar to that used for the right hand to locate the first note to be played. This note is also a G:
G is the first note to be played with the left hand for the song Someone Like You on piano.
Have you found the G in the right octave on your keyboard? Perfect!
Now, as we did with the right hand, let’s concentrate on the notes played by the left hand.
Play the following notes in sequence:
G – F# – E – C – D + G + B – D + G + B – D + F# + B – D + F# + B – E + G + B – E + G + B – E + G + C – E + G + C – D + G + B – D + G + B – D + F# + B – D + F# + B – E + G + B – E + G + B – E + G + C – E + G + C – D + E + A – E + G + B + D – C + E + G – C + E + G – D + E + A – E + G + B + D – C + G + C – D + G + B – D + G + B – D + F# + A – D + F# + A – E + G + B – E + G + B – E + G + C – E + G + C – D + G + B – D + G + B – D + F# + A – D + F# + A – E + G + B – E + G + B – E + G + C – E + G + C – D + G + B – D + G + B – D + F# + A – D + F# + A – E + G + B – E + G + B – E + G + C – E + G + C – D + G + B – D + G + B – D + F# + A – D + F# + A – E + G + B – E + G + B – C + E + G – D + G + B – A + D + F# – E – C + E – G + D.
To reproduce the musical arrangement of Someone Like You, chain these notes with your left hand on the keyboard.
As with the right hand, I recommend that you practice this sequence of notes, repeating continuously until you feel perfectly at ease. With regular practice, your playing will become increasingly fluid and confident.
Someone Like You on the piano: the notes of the left hand.
Of course, we’ve also prepared a video detailing all the notes your left hand needs to play for this iconic song. Pay close attention as you watch each note, and press the corresponding keys at the right moment to accurately reproduce the accompaniment part. This video will guide you step by step through the chords and transitions, enabling you to fully master this part of the song.
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 now acquired the skills you need to play Someone Like You on the keyboard!
Now it’s time to move on to the next step: harmonizing both hands to perform the song in all its glory.
Get ready for this new phase. Are you ready? Then let’s get started!
Learning to play with both hands is a crucial step for any piano beginner. It’s important to remain calm and remember that initial difficulties in hand coordination are quite normal.
Don’t be too hard on yourself. The challenges encountered at this stage can be emotionally hard, but once overcome, the personal satisfaction will be greater.
Start modestly, without setting over-ambitious goals from the outset. Aiming to play a two-handed piece in half an hour can often lead to frustration and even demotivation. The piano should be a source of pleasure.
It’s perfectly normal to take several weeks to fully master a new piece. But once you’ve mastered it, you’ll be able to play your favorite song with ease. By dint of repetition, you’ll integrate it so well that you’ll be able to play it from memory, without even needing to consult a score. That’s why we recommend our learning tool, La Touche Musicale, which is sure to come in handy.
Here’s a practical tip: divide the piece into smaller sections (e.g. 5 to 10 seconds).
Start by concentrating on the melody with the right hand for each short section, playing it several times. Then move on to the accompaniment with the left hand. When you feel comfortable with each hand separately for that section, try to synchronize them.
Once you’ve mastered one section, move on to the next using the same gradual approach. When you feel ready, start assembling the different sections. By following this gradual method, you will gradually succeed in playing the whole piece.
Someone Like You on the piano: the notes of both hands.
Check out this comprehensive video guide that will introduce you to two-handed playing techniques for Someone Like You on piano.
Remember that constant practice and training are essential, but be confident in your talent. Pay attention to rhythmic variations and make sure your hands are perfectly in tune.
Sometimes you’ll need to strike certain notes simultaneously, while other times they’ll be played in succession.
If you feel the need to slow down, don’t hesitate to pause the video when the notes appear on the screen. This will give you the opportunity to adjust the position of your fingers on the keyboard for more precise playing.
If you prefer to adjust your movements while letting the music play, you’ll certainly appreciate the fact that these videos come from our La Touche Musicale application.
Our app offers a variety of interactive ways to play your favorite melodies, including an option where the song only progresses when you press the correct keys. What’s more, it displays the names of the notes on a scrolling screen, as demonstrated in these videos. We recommend that you use this function as a teaching tool to complement this online guide.
With a wide selection of tunes spanning different genres and levels of difficulty, we believe our app can really enrich your musical journey. Are you ready to explore?
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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 notes needed to play Someone Like You on the piano.
If you’ve enjoyed this practical guide, we’ve also prepared similar articles dedicated to other popular titles from different musical genres:
Mission accomplished with our guide: you’re now ready to play Someone Like You on the piano, using both hands.
To complete this article, here’s a link to download the sheet music for Someone Like You in PDF format.
Now you’re free to play this tune to your heart’s content, wherever you are.
Don’t forget that for a learning experience that’s both fun and instructive, the La Touche Musicale app is here to help!
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