Somewhere Only We Know Mandolin Tab By Keane
"Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane on the piano is moderately easy. The song is built on a clear, repetitive chord progression and a memorable piano riff, making it a great choice for an intermediate player.
Here is a breakdown of how to play the song, with tips for different skill levels. As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
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 Piano Riff
The most recognizable part of the song is the driving, rhythmic piano riff that plays throughout the song. This is a very simple, repetitive pattern that is easy to learn.
3. The Rhythm and Feel
The song has a steady, slightly upbeat tempo. To play it authentically, you need to maintain a consistent rhythm with your left hand while playing the arpeggiated riff with your right.
4. Step-by-Step Guide
Here is a breakdown of how to play the song, with tips for different skill levels. As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
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 A major.
- Chords: The main progression is A - E - F#m - D.
2. The Iconic Piano Riff
The most recognizable part of the song is the driving, rhythmic piano riff that plays throughout the song. This is a very simple, repetitive pattern that is easy to learn.
- Riff Notes: The riff is an arpeggiated pattern that follows the same chord progression as the song. For the A chord, you would play A-B-C#; for E, you would play E-F#-G#; for F#m, you would play F#-G#-A; and for D, you would play D-E-F#. The notes of the arpeggio are the third, fourth, and fifth degrees of the scale.
- Rhythm: The rhythm is a very consistent eighth-note pattern.
3. The Rhythm and Feel
The song has a steady, slightly upbeat tempo. To play it authentically, you need to maintain a consistent rhythm with your left hand while playing the arpeggiated riff with your right.
- Left Hand: For a beginner, the left hand can simply play the root notes of the chords (A, E, F#, D) in time with the beat. For an intermediate player, you can add some rhythmic interest by playing a pulsating rhythm or a simple bass line.
- Right Hand: The right hand can play the arpeggiated riff.
4. Step-by-Step Guide
- Learn the Chords: Start by practicing the A, E, F#m, and D chords in a loop with both hands.
- Learn the Riff: Practice playing the right-hand riff at a slow tempo until you are comfortable with the fingerings and the rhythm.
- As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
- Combine the Hands: Once you are comfortable with both the chords and the riff, combine them. The left hand can play the chord on the downbeat, while the right hand plays the arpeggio.
"Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane on the mandolin is moderately easy. The song's clear, repetitive chord progression and memorable melody make it accessible, but capturing the feel of the original piano riff requires some rhythmic and technical skill.
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. You can easily play the chords on the mandolin to provide a rhythmic accompaniment.
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. You can easily play the chords on the mandolin to provide a rhythmic accompaniment.
