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How to play Underneath The Tree on piano
- Eb major
- 2/2
- 160 BPM
- 2013
- Easy
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Learn Underneath The Tree in 5 steps
The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.
- 1
Chords: Eb – Eb – Gm7 – Gm7
How it goes
Underneath The Tree sits in Eb major: Eb is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: Eb is Eb, G and Bb; Gm7 is G, Bb, D and F. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
EbIEbIGm7iii7Gm7iii7- EbEb · G · Bb
- Gm7G · Bb · D · F
- 2
Left hand: Walking roots
How it goes
One low note on every beat, steady as walking feet. Musicians call it root bass · quarters (root bass rhythm), an easy pattern heard in thousands of songs of the library.
- 3
Right hand: Steady chords
How it goes
A full chord on every beat, steady and simple. It moves with the chords, so it fits every bar of the loop.
- 4
Both hands at 160 BPM
How it goes
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
- 5
Ending: Ab – Bb – Eb
How it goes
The last chords are IV – V – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
AbBbEb- AbAb · C · Eb
- BbBb · D · F
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Questions about Underneath The Tree
What chords are in Underneath The Tree?
The loop is Eb – Eb – Gm7 – Gm7 (I – iii7 – I – iii7) in Eb major, and the song ends on Ab – Bb – Eb.
What key is Underneath The Tree in?
Eb major, at about 160 beats a minute in 2/2.
What does the left hand play in Underneath The Tree?
Walking roots: root bass · quarters, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.
Is Underneath The Tree easy to play on piano?
Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.
Can I hear the real melody of Underneath The Tree?
Yes: "The part you know" plays the catchy part of the song from a score, with both hands.
Made from 3 arrangements of this song: the left and right hands are the patterns these scores repeat most.