It's My Life Bon Jovi Mandolin Tab
It's My Life Bon Jovi Mandolin Sheet Music Tab In The Key Of D Major.
Based on its musical structure, playing "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi on the piano is a moderately easy task. While it's a fast-paced rock song, its core is a simple, repeating chord progression that is very accessible. As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
Here is a breakdown of how to play the song, with tips for different skill levels.
1. The Chords
The song's chord progression is the foundation of the entire piece. It is a four-chord loop that repeats throughout the verses and chorus.
2. The Iconic Riff
The most recognizable part of the song is the driving guitar riff. To play this on the piano, you can use your right hand to play the notes of the riff while your left hand plays the chord.
3. The Rhythm and Feel
The main challenge of "It's My Life" is its fast, driving, and energetic rock feel.
4. Step-by-Step Guide
Based on its musical structure, playing "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi on the piano is a moderately easy task. While it's a fast-paced rock song, its core is a simple, repeating chord progression that is very accessible. As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
Here is a breakdown of how to play the song, with tips for different skill levels.
1. The Chords
The song's chord progression is the foundation of the entire piece. It is a four-chord loop that repeats throughout the verses and chorus.
- Key: The song is in the key of C minor (or Eb major).
- Chords: The main progression is Cm - G# - D# - A# (or Cm - Ab - Eb - Bb).
2. The Iconic Riff
The most recognizable part of the song is the driving guitar riff. To play this on the piano, you can use your right hand to play the notes of the riff while your left hand plays the chord.
- Riff Notes: The riff is a syncopated, single-note line. It's best to learn this by ear, but the notes follow the same basic chord progression as the song. You can play the riff over a simple chordal accompaniment.
3. The Rhythm and Feel
The main challenge of "It's My Life" is its fast, driving, and energetic rock feel.
- Left Hand: For a beginner, the left hand can simply play the root notes of the chords (C, G#, D#, A#) in time with the beat. For an intermediate player, you can add some rhythmic interest by playing a pulsating rhythm, or by playing the arpeggiated chords.
- Right Hand: The right hand can play the chords in time with the left, or play the iconic riff. An intermediate player can combine these two by playing a simplified riff and adding the chords on the strong beats.
4. Step-by-Step Guide
- Learn the Chords: Start by practicing the Cm, G#, D#, and A# chords in a loop with your left hand.
- Learn the Riff: Practice playing the right-hand riff at a slow tempo until you are comfortable.
- Combine the Hands: Once you are comfortable with both the chords and the riff, combine them. Play the left-hand chords on the strong beats and the right-hand riff on top.
- Add the Rhythm: Gradually increase your speed to the song's tempo, and work on making your playing sound powerful and energetic.
- As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
