Tutorial: how to play “Way Back Home” by Shaun on the piano

Lesson plan

Step 1: listen to the song

Listen to the song “Way Back Home” by Shaun a couple of times to get a sense of its overall structure and nuances.

Step 2: practice the “Way Back Home” chords

Take a look at the chord charts and practice playing those chords. Make sure that you’re paying attention to your hand positioning.

Step 3: try the tune in the right hand

Try playing the melody in the right hand only initially and get accustomed to it.

Step 4: learn the left hand accompaniment

Now take a look at the accompaniment in the left hand and get more familiar with that part.

Step 5: play both hands together

Once you’ve learned the song for both hands separately, you can try playing hands together. It’s helpful to start slowly and then increase tempo as you get more accustomed to playing both parts simultaneously. You can use the metronome in the Skoove app to help with this.

Interesting facts

1. “Way Back Home” by Shaun was released in 2018 and quickly gained popularity in the K-POP genre.

2. The song’s nostalgic theme resonated with listeners, evoking emotions of longing and homecoming, which contributed to its widespread appeal.

3. Shaun, the composer and singer of the song, incorporated arpeggios and broken chords in the piano arrangement, enhancing the dreamy and atmospheric quality of the music.

4. The chord progression of C – G – Am – F in the key of C major gives the song a catchy and upbeat melody, adding to its feel-good vibe.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial on playing “Way Back Home” by Shaun on the piano, learners would have gained experience in playing a piece with a catchy chord progression in the key of C major. The tutorial would have introduced them to playing chords like C, G, Am, and F in a sequence that creates a feel-good atmosphere fitting the nostalgic theme of the song.

As you continue to explore and practice playing “Way Back Home,” you will enhance your piano skills, improve your chord transitions, and develop a deeper understanding of playing in different keys and musical styles.

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