"You Belong With Me" is a single from Taylor Swift's 2009 album Fearless.http://www.billboard.com/artist/taylor-swift/766101#/artist/taylor-swift/chart-history/766101 The song is played using four chords: D, A, E minor and G as well as their corresponding bass notes.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfzJq5RrrM&feature=player_embedded#at=142 The ballad is played at a slow tempo.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfzJq5RrrM&feature=player_embedded
"You Belong With Me" was released in 2009 and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.http://www.billboard.com/artist/taylor-swift/766101#/artist/taylor-swift/chart-history/766101 It spent a total of 50 weeks on the chart.http://www.billboard.com/artist/taylor-swift/766101#/artist/taylor-swift/chart-history/766101 Swift earned eight Grammy nominations at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year for "You Belong With Me."http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/news/e3iefbf4e9d9f602fce0013b15df5322e83 The song was written by Taylor Swift and Liz Rose.http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/news/e3iefbf4e9d9f602fce0013b15df5322e83
How to Play You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift on Piano
How to Play You Belong With Me on the Piano is a piano tutorial hosted by Lindsey Cloud and produced by Mahalo.com. Learn how to play the piano piece by watching Lindsey play the chords close-up and also by listening to the supporting commentary. This video is one of a series focusing on how to learn to play songs on the Piano, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Step 1: Learn the Chords
"You Belong With Me" uses a total of four chords: D, A, E minor and G. Play these chords using your thumb, middle and pinky fingers.
D: The D chord consists of the notes D, F# and A.
A: The A chord is formed with the notes A, C# and E.
E minor: The E minor chord is formed with the notes E, G and B.
G: Play the G chord with the notes G, B, and D.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfzJq5RrrM&feature=player_embedded
Step 2: Learn the Bass Line
Play the bass line of the song using the thumb and pinky of your left hand. For "You Belong With Me," the bass notes are simply octaves of the chords you are playing in the treble. The notes are played at the same time you strike main chords. The note you play in the bass octave is always the named note in the treble octave. For example, when you play an A chord with your right hand, play the A keys in the bass with your left hand.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfzJq5RrrM&feature=player_embedded
Step 3: Learn the Chord Progression
The chord progression is broken up into two different patterns: one for the verse and one for the chorus. Learn these two sections separately before putting them together to play the entire piece.http://www.pianoeducation.org/pnotchld.html#Practice%20Techniques
Verse: The pattern for the verse is simply D, A, E minor, G and repeats for the entire verse. Pulse each chord once before moving on to the next chord. Pay attention to the lyrics that correspond with each chord.
Chorus: The chord progression for the chorus, starting with the lyrics She wears short skirts, is E minor, G, D, A, E minor, G, A. Once you've played this progression, return to your pattern for the verse.
When you are comfortable with each section separately, put them together to complete the song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfzJq5RrrM&feature=player_embedded
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How to Play You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift on Piano Answers
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How to Play You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift on Piano Tips
- Learn the following chords: D, A, E minor, and G.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfzJq5RrrM&feature=player_embedded
- The chord progression for the verse is the same for each verse and the progression for the chorus is the same for each chorus.
- Whenever you play a chord in the treble clef, play the corresponding note in the bass.
- Do not reinforce mistakes by repeating them. Work through trouble spots before moving on.
- Practice daily.http://www.pianoeducation.org/pnotchld.html#Practice%20Techniques
