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Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) - Frank Sinatra
Free Sheet music for Piano
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Fly Me To The Moon, by Frank Sinatra
Difficulty Analysis
Certain technical aspects of this piece present challenges, especially for intermediate pianists.
Key Difficult Sections:
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Bars 35-40: The right-hand melody requires the performer to stretch across octaves, which may be difficult for players lacking hand flexibility. The rapid transitions between notes can lead to errors if not practiced slowly.
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Bars 65-72: The left-hand accompaniment develops into more complex rhythmic patterns, making coordination tricky. Players will need to balance the melodic emphasis in the right hand while maintaining strength in the left hand.
Practice Tips
To tackle these performance difficulties, focusing on targeted practice techniques can enhance skills and build confidence:
For Bars 35-40:
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Break Down the Passage: Start by practicing each hand separately. Work on the right hand using a slow tempo, paying attention to evenness and clarity. Gradually incorporate the left hand once comfortable with the melody.
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Use a Metronome: Set the metronome at a slow speed (e.g., 60 BPM) and create a practice loop for this passage, increasing speed incrementally as proficiency improves.
For Bars 65-72:
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Hands Separately First: Focus on mastering the left-hand patterns independently. Use various fingerings to find what feels most comfortable. It may help to slightly exaggerate the dynamics to gain control over the weaker notes.
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Add Rhythmic Variations: Once you feel comfortable, try playing the left-hand part with different rhythmic interpretations (e.g., swing feel) to enhance your overall musicality and make it feel more alive.
Engage with the score from both a technical and expressive standpoint. This piece not only requires finger dexterity but also musical expression.
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Record Yourself: Listening back will provide insight into your timing, dynamics, and interpretation.
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Play Along with Recordings: This will help internalize the song’s feel and improve timing while allowing for a more holistic understanding of how your performance fits within the context of the piece.
Music Appreciation
"Fly Me To The Moon" composed by Bart Howard is set in the key of C Major and features a 4/4 time signature, which provides a steady rhythmic foundation for this classic jazz ballad. One notable characteristic of the score is its use of harmonically rich chord progressions, primarily cycling through I (C), IV (F), V (G), and ii (Dm) chords.
Specific Sections:
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Bars 1-8: The piece begins with a gentle ascent in dynamics and melody, layering the right-hand melody (C5, B4, A4) over a stable left-hand accompaniment of A2, D3, and G2. The movement introduces a friendly and inviting feel that suits the romantic lyrics beautifully.
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Bars 9-16: The harmonic progression becomes slightly more varied, introducing a vi (Am) chord to enhance the emotional depth. The interplay between the left-hand (F2, B2) and the melody becomes more pronounced, illustrating Howard's knack for blending harmony and melody seamlessly.
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Bars 17-24: Here, recognizable jazz elements emerge, such as syncopated rhythms and the introduction of chromatic notes (C#4) that add intrigue to the otherwise diatonic framework, reflecting the song's sentiment of longing and desire.
Quick Details
Fly Me To The Moon
- ArtistFrank Sinatra
- Number of imitations:101
- GenreFrank Sinatra
- KeyC Major
- Tempo142
- Pages2
- NotationFrank Sinatra
- ComposeWords and Music by BART HOWARD
- IntroductionFly Me To The Moon' - Words and Music by BART HOWARD, This music is undefined, arr. by Frank Sinatra, Suitable for all students to learn
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