Perfect - Ed Sheeran - Drewyes Deirty

• Dynamic Marking Awareness: Engaging with the score’s dynamic markings to ensure each passage is played with appropriate expressiveness.

Emphasis on Difficult Sections

1. Measures 5-8: Focus on playing the triplet figures with a metronome set at a slow tempo. Gradually increase speed while maintaining clarity.

Specific Exercise: Isolate the triplet rhythm for practice – play three notes per beat (e.g., G4-A4-B4) before incorporating it back into the full context.

Specific Exercise: Alternate between forte and piano versions of these measures, emphasizing the difference in touch and control.

3. Measures 20-22: This area contains extended chords that may require finger stretching. Pianists should practice each hand separately to ensure familiarity with the chords' shapes.

Specific Exercise: Use slow, sustained practice of the chords until each note rings out clearly, gradually transitioning to more fluid playing.

Unique Characteristics

The piece "Perfect," composed in the key of C major and set at a 12/8 time signature, is structured to invoke a gentle, flowing feel suitable for its lyrical content. One of the piece's most distinctive features is its use of a triplet rhythm that gives the piece a sense of swinging momentum, particularly noted in measures that consist of triplets.

The harmonic progression primarily revolves around the I (C), IV (F), and V (G) chords, creating a familiar yet effective foundation. For example, in measures 5-8, the progression highlights the movement between G and A, establishing tension and release crucial for emotional expression. The frequent eighth-note embellishments, like the quick transitions between notes (e.g., G4-B4) in measures 4-5, serve to enhance the melodic line's lyrical quality, showcasing the interplay between melody and harmony.

Moreover, the use of dotted rhythms provides an interesting syncopation that supports the melody's emotive phrasing. In measures 10 and 11, the transition to a higher register sets a climactic moment, supported by consistent chord progressions that resonate with the song's romantic core.

Perfect

• Artist
  Ed Sheeran
• Number of imitations
  17
• Genre
  Ed Sheeran
• Key
  C
• Tempo
  90
• Pages
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• Notation
  Ed Sheeran
• Compose
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• Introduction
  Unique Characteristics The piece "Perfect," composed in the key of C major and set at a 12/8 time signature, is structured to invoke a gentle, flowing feel suitable for its lyrical content. One of the piece's most distinctive features is its use of a tri