La La Land City Of Stars Piano Tutorial
La La Land is a musical film that was released in 2016. It tells the story of a struggling actress Mia, played by Emma Stone and a jazz pianist Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling, who are both trying to make a name for themselves in Hollywood. One of the most iconic songs from the movie is "City of Stars" which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Getting Started
If you want to learn how to play "City of Stars" on the piano, you've come to the right place. This tutorial will take you through the song step by step so that you can play it like a pro.
Before we get started, make sure you have access to a piano or keyboard. You don't need to be an expert pianist to play this song but make sure you have a basic understanding of the piano keys and chords.
The Chords
The chords used in "City of Stars" are relatively easy, and you only need to learn four of them. The chords are A minor, F, C, and G. If you're not familiar with these chords, take some time to learn them.
Once you have the chords down, practice playing them together in the order of the song. The progression is Am, F, C, G for the verses, and Am, F, C for the chorus.
Repeat the progression several times until you're comfortable and can play it seamlessly.
The Melody
Next, let's focus on the melody. The melody for "City of Stars" is simple and easy to learn.
The first part of the melody is played with your right hand and goes like this:
G F E D C D E
Practice playing this melody several times until you feel confident playing it. Once you have it down, try playing it along with the chord progression.
The second part of the melody is played with your left hand and goes like this:
C C G G A A G
Practice playing this melody several times until you feel confident playing it. Once you have it down, try playing it along with the chord progression and the right-hand melody.
The Rhythm
The final step is to add the rhythm to the song. The rhythm for "City of Stars" is simple and easy to learn.
The rhythm for the verses is slow and steady, while the chorus is a bit faster.
Practice playing the song with the rhythm several times until you're comfortable playing it. Once you have it down, try playing it along with the melody and chords.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've learned how to play "City of Stars" from La La Land on the piano. This song is perfect for beginners who are still learning the basics of playing the piano.
Remember to take your time and practice each part of the song slowly until you're comfortable playing it. Once you have it down, you can start playing it faster and faster until you can play it just like Ryan Gosling in the movie.
