Lesson 6: You Are My Sunshine in C, F, & G"You Are My Sunshine" is a simple tune, but you do have to move your hand to different positions on the piano keys; it’s not just a “five-note” position piece. Thus, you will be improving your keyboard awareness and skill by learning to play it well, especially by learning it in three different keys. Instructions for learning a piece on the piano: -play each line with right hand (fingerings written above note names) until it is easy and/or memorized. -play each line with left hand (fingerings written below note names) until it is easy and/or memorized. -play each line with both hands until it is easy and/or memorized. -string the lines together until you can play the whole piece. Keep it slow until you are comfortable and familiar with it. Then, start playing it faster, working up to an appropriate tempo for that piece. -Regardless of tempo, relax your arms & shoulders and keep it smooth and flowing. VideoTo see a video demonstration of this tune, click here: "You Are My Sunshine" video.Music NotationTo see the music notation, click here: key of C, key of F, key of G.
“You Are My Sunshine” in key of C (sing along to establish proper rhythm): [note: D-Sharp is the black note to the right (a half-step up) of D.]
“You Are My Sunshine” in key of F (sing along to establish proper rhythm): [note: G-Sharp is the black note to the right (a half-step up) of G.] [note: B-flat is the black note to the left (a half-step down) of B.]
“You Are My Sunshine” in key of G (sing along to establish proper rhythm): [note: A-Sharp is the black note to the right (a half-step up) of A.]
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