Practice hand coordination learning one of the most covered songs in music history.
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This beautiful piano piece by Korean pianist/composer Yiruma clearly depicts a flowing river with its rippling notes. Certain notes are anticipated in the right hand tune while the left hand supplies a steady rhythm of single notes.
This piece is deceptively easy to play, making it accessible to aspiring pianists.
Cheat sheet
| Artist | Yiruma |
| Composer | Yiruma |
| Release Year | 2001 |
| Genre(s) | Classical/New-age music/Romantic music |
| Difficulty level | Intermediate |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Key(s) | A minor |
| Meter | 4/4 |
| Techniques | Mastering parallel and contrary motion on a simple melody and progression |
Interesting fact
“A River Flows in You” was used in the 2008 movie “Twilight”, and was catapulted to fame, making it very popular with pianists.
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