Cold Rest
Rewritten for piano by another musician.
Cold Rest
Yoko Shimomura, arr. notfge
Rewritten for piano by another musician.
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About Cold Rest
Piano sheet music for Cold Rest by Yoko Shimomura, free to view and play along. Grade 3 (Elementary (Grade 3)) piece suitable for students comfortable with basic chords.
"Cold Rest" by Yoko Shimomura is a grade 3-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 1:21. A Grade 3 piece introducing syncopation, wider hand span, and a broader range of key signatures. A solid step up for developing pianists. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 2-3 years of experience. Yoko Shimomura's composition showcases syncopation and key signatures up to 3 sharps/flats, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Cold Rest is a poignant piece from the soundtrack of Final Fantasy XV, specifically featured in Episode Prompto. Composed by Yoko Shimomura, it captures the emotional depth of the game's narrative.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students comfortable with basic chords
- Pianists with solid two-hand coordination
- Those ready for syncopation and wider range
Skill level: Grade 3
- Level
- Elementary (Grade 3)
- Experience
- 2-3 years
- Length
- 1:21
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Wider hand span
- Syncopated rhythms
- More complex chord shapes
- Pedal technique
- Hand independence
Musical concepts
- Syncopation
- Key signatures up to 3 sharps/flats
- Expressive dynamics
- Phrase shaping and articulation
How long it takes
To learn
2-4 weeks with regular practice
Practice time
20-40 minutes daily
To master
5-8 weeks to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Practice syncopated passages slowly and with a metronome
- Work on finger independence exercises
- Focus on smooth pedal changes
- Analyze the piece structure before starting
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