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Simple guide to playing Adele's hit on piano

Artie's Piano Song Tutorials, Piano Essentials

How to play 'Someone Like You' on piano

The opening of Someone Like You might be one of the most recognisable piano moments of the last 20 years. It sounds emotional and rich, but the pattern itself is simple — just a few repeating notes that loop steadily under Adele’s voice. See how the intro flows, then try it yourself. We’ll break it down in sections with easy ways to make it sound better — no sheet music needed.

OCT 27, 2025

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How to play 'Clocks' on piano

SEP 27, 2025

Why more people are learning piano now than at any time in decades

AUG 22, 2025

It’s a genuine boom, the biggest surge in people learning piano since the 1980s, fuelled by affordable keyboards, mobile apps, AI piano teachers, and a hunger to actually make music in a world of passive listening.

10 hidden skills to make you a better musician

AUG 10, 2025

A small group of musicians sitting together in a bright room, discussing song ideas and practising with guitar, microphone, and drums in the background.

How neurodivergent people really learn music

JUL 31, 2025

I’ll explore alternative ways to learn music with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and more — with real stories, new tools, and a bit of hard-earned perspective.

Chord diagrams for C major scale: I–ii–iii–IV–V–vi chords shown on piano keys and guitar fretboards — includes C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am — beginner guide to chord progressions.

Chord progressions explained: A beginner’s guide

Want to understand how chord progressions work — and how to play them on piano or guitar? In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll break down what chord progressions actually are, why they work, the most common ones to learn first, and how to write your own. You’ll also find real song examples and a visual guide to all the chords in C major for both piano and guitar.

JUL 22, 2025