Check out some beautiful modern piano songs to learn if you are getting tired of classical piano music.
Piano has always been a popular music instrument. In modern era keyboards have somewhat replaced good old piano in many ways, adding various effects and new sound colors to music. But there is still plenty of music that relies on the old school sound.
As in many music genres, learning modern piano songs also includes some tips. That is, learn the chords first. Most of the modern songs do not involve more than 4 or 5 chords per song, but more you know the better, the more experimental you can become. The core of modern songs are chords upon which the main melody is being composed. So when you master chords, you will train your ear enough to try picking up the main melody by yourself. But if you cannot, no worries, there are plenty of places where you can find either some sheet music or Youtube videos.
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Music tastes, especially in modern times have differentiated hugely, and each day the variety of music genres widens. That is why choosing the very best beautiful modern piano songs to learn was not an easy task, especially because there will always be someone whose favorite song we didn’t include. For some of the modern piano songs we have consulted 8notes to see which songs are among the most popular, and we have visited some sites like Spinditty and Timtopham. We also got some recommendations for learning to play easy songs on Take Lessons.
This list of beautiful modern songs is not a collection of easiest songs to learn, but almost anyone you play them to will instantly recognize them. For others you can check 10 Easy but Beautiful Piano Pieces that Sound Impressive if you are a beginner. Stretch your fingers, and let’s begin with some of the modern piano songs to learn:
11. Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton
This song became Vanessa’s signature song, although that was never on her mind when she started composing it, considering she was only 17. It topped some American and Australian, and UK charts and quickly became worldwide popular.
10. Speechless by Lady Gaga
Although Lady Gaga is a provocative pop figure, the song Speechless, next one on our list of beautiful modern piano songs to learn is strongly influenced by rock and blues vibe, and was also said to have been strongly influenced by Queen. This great compound of 70s rock and modern pop attracts an audience from both sides of music specter, so give it a try if you’d like to learn some beautiful modern piano songs.
9. When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
Since it was released in 2013, this song gained a great success, being among Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart that year and topping many charts worldwide.
8. My Immortal by Evanescence
Since 2003 (included in Fallen album, though previously released in 2000) when the song was released, the intro and theme melody played on the piano have become one of the most famous melodies of heavier music genre. Since release, it has received many positive critics and has topped many music charts.
7. Fallin’ by Alicia Keys
Perhaps the first thing that comes to one’s mind when thinking about Alicia Keys is the song Fallin’. The popularity of this song has not faded since 2001, since when it won several Grammy Awards in categories of R&B music genre.
6. November Rain by Guns’n’Roses
Apart from famous guitar solo and striking Slash’s performance in front of the church, another iconic part of this song is the recognizable piano melody. Relatively easy to learn even by ear, this song is definitely one of a must among beautiful modern songs to learn.
5. Ruled by Secrecy by Muse
For fans of modern alternative rock, Ruled By Secrecy is a great choice for a beautiful modern piano song to learn. It resembles a recognizable unique Muse style, with powerful background base, and dominant piano lead that throughout the whole song.
4. Say Something by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera
This song, the next one on the list of beautiful modern piano songs to learn was very well received by critics, and thanks to Aguilera’s appearance, made the duo known as A Great Big world more popular by getting Grammy for The Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
3. Someone Like You by Adelle
Adele has made a boom in music world lately. Many of her songs include a lot of piano, so choosing one of Adele’s beautiful piano songs to learn was somewhat tricky. We have picked Someone Like You, that ranks third on our list of beautiful modern piano songs to learn, since it includes only piano and vocals, so you might try both playing and singing it. Sounds like a challenge, doesn’t it?
2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Yet another legendary British band. Even though this song has an unusual composition, in terms of complexity and the fact that there is not a classical refrain, and that there are often shifts between keys and meter, it still remains one of the most loved and famous songs.
1. Clocks by Coldplay
Surely a Coldplay’s song had to take the number one of beautiful modern piano songs to learn. Coldplay is probably a band mostly recognized for their masterly use of piano. The piano melody in Coldplay’s songs always leave the greatest impression of their songs, and we have picked here probably the most famous one.
