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00212 - Shontelle - Perfect Nightmare Piano

5/3/2011

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Mood : Emo Mood

Key : A Minor (YEAH!!)

This song is very straightforward, the challenging part is you need to put in your own emotions. I'm not that good at that, but I'm sure you guys can do better than me in that. Right?

Click HERE to view the video. You'll need it while reading a printed copy of this tutorial. Like usual, use your ears to figure out the Right Hand Melody. If you don't know how, read from my first few tutorials and practice the songs from there one by one before you reach this tutorial. By the time you practice around 10 songs, I promise you'll be almost there. By the time you're at 21st song, you'll be better than me because it has already become your HABIT.

Introduction :
Both Left Hand and Right Hand dances Gracefully on Chords A Minor. Your own style.

Sometimes we fight
Sometimes I cry
Why dont I just tell him goodbye
Sometimes I should but
Sometimes I dont
Build up the strength to say that its wrong
Sometimes I hate sometimes I love
Sometimes I hurtsometimes I dont
Sometimes I wait for him to change
But its okay I just got to pay (yeah)
(A Minor Chord for Left Hand all the way until "Build Up The Strength", F and G comes in then back to A Minor. Right Hand plays the Melody, do it with your ear. Second Part "But Its Okay" move to C then G) Pause

And I dont ever wanna leave em' alone
They say im brain washed but im in love with this man (yeahhh)
(Moving towards Chorus. Momentum getting higher. Left Hand dances on A, F, C, then G. Right Hand plays the Melody, add some notes in between if you wish) Pause then gets a little faster

Keep tellin myself that its not worth it
I already know I dont deserve it
But if its from you I dont mind hurting
This is my perfect nightmare
So when will I wake up and scream
(Left Hand dances on A, F, C, G. Right Hand on Chords) Gets Faster and Stronger

No way , no way , no way ,no way , no way , no way , no way
But if its from you I dont mind hurting
This is my perfect nightmare (perfect nightmare)
(Chorus! Strong and Bold, Right Hand plays the Melody while Left Hand dances on A, F, C, G)

Sometimes I keep it cool
Sometimes I let 'em knowsometimes I even pack my bags to walk out the door
Sometimes I feel safe
Sometimes I really dont
Sometimes I promise that im ready to let 'em gooobut I dont ever wanna leave 'em alone
They say im brain washedbut im in love with this man (ooooh)
(A Minor Chord for Left Hand all the way with great momentum now from the chorus! Then move to F and G back to A, F, C, G)

Keep tellin myself that its not worth it
I already know I dont deserve it
But if its from you I dont mind hurtingt
His is my perfect nightmare
So when will I wake up and scream
(Left Hand dances on A, F, C, G. Right Hand on Chords) Gets Faster and Stronger

No way , no way , no way ,no way , no way , no way , no way but if its from you I dont mind hurting
This is my perfect nightmare (perfect nightmare)
(Chorus! Strong and Bold, Right Hand plays the Melody while Left Hand dances on A, F, C, G)

Hopin' hes changing but im scared hes not cant see a way to leave himhe open'd my eyesand i..
(Bridge!! Left Hand on chords F, G, A back to F, G, then E, slow down)

Keep tellin myself that its not worth it
I already know I dont deserve it
But if its from you I dont mind hurtingt
His is my perfect nightmare
So when will I wake up and scream
(Left Hand dances on A, F, C, G. Right Hand Simple Notes) Soft And Sad

Keep tellin myself that its not worth it
I already know I dont deserve it
But if its from you I dont mind hurtingt
His is my perfect nightmareSo when will I wake up and scream
(Your own Style until the End. Same old Chords) Gets Faster

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00171 - Shontelle - Impossible Piano

8/26/2010

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Mood : Emo Mood

Key : F Minor

This song is actually rather easy to play. But it can a little boring due to the repetitions of some parts. On top of that, there's a background part which keeps repeating throughout the entire song. If you really wanna play that part as a separate part, you'll need a video editing software, record the song twice playing different parts, then combine them with the software. Otherwise, you can play a duet with another pianist.

What I did was I ignored some parts of the unplayable background music and I combine the playable parts with the lyrics / melody. This can be slightly challenging. On top of that, I added octaves to the Chorus to make it more intense. But, if you try playing that a few times, you'll get muscle cramps for sure. Take little breaks in between.

Click HERE to view the video. You'll need it while reading a printed copy of this Tutorial.

Introduction

The introduction is pretty straightforward, it's just once then you move straight to the main song. Chords are F, Ab, Eb, Db back to F. Right Hand you just play on chords according to those played by your Left Hand. Refer to my video.

I remember years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did, I did
And you were strong and I was not
My illusion, my mistake
I was careless, I forgot
I did
(Keep this part chorded on the Right Hand so that it feels like you're actually playing the background accompaniment. Same fundamental chords F, Ab, Eb, Db back to F. Try to keep this part simple and silent although it's chorded)

And now when all is done
There is nothing to say
You have gone and so effortlessly
You have won
You can go ahead tell them
(Chords changes to Bb, C, Db, Eb then F. It's like moving up the ladder. Use some grace notes and trills on your Right Hand, Mozart's style)

Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the roof top
Write it on the sky love
All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
(Chorus! Keep the beginning part of the Chorus high and simple so that the second chorus stands out more. You can use Octaves for Impossible parts. Same fundamental chords on F, Ab, Eb, Db back to F)

Falling out of love is hard
Falling for betrayal is worst
Broken trust and broken hearts
I know, I know
Thinking all you need is there
Building faith on love is worst
Empty promises will wear
I know (i know)
(Abrupt entrance, low bass! Try to create the momentum here. Same fundamental chords F, Ab, Eb, Db back to F. Try to keep this part simple and silent although it's chorded)

And know when all is gone
There is nothing to say
And if you're done with embarrassing me
On your own you can go ahead tell them
(Chords changes to Bb, C, Db, Eb then F. It's like moving up the ladder. Use some grace notes and trills and even Octaves!!! on your Right Hand)

Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the roof top
Write it on the sky love
All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
(Chorus! Keep the beginning part of the Chorus high and simple so that the second chorus stands out more. You can use Octaves for Impossible parts. Same fundamental chords on F, Ab, Eb, Db back to F)

Ooh impossible (yeah yeah)
(Bridge! Play the background accompaniment as well as the voice. It's quite together here, playable)

I remember years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did
(Silent, keep the Right Hand simple too)

Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the roof top
Write it on the sky love
All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy (i was happy)
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
Impossible, impossible
(Chorus! Keep the beginning part of the Chorus high and simple so that the second chorus stands out more. You can use Octaves for Impossible parts. Same fundamental chords on F, Ab, Eb, Db back to F)

I remember years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did
(Silent, keep the Right Hand simple too)

End Gracefully

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