It's What We Do
by Pink Floyd
Rewritten for piano by another musician.
It's What We Do
Pink Floyd, arr. Sam Anderson
Rewritten for piano by another musician.
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About It's What We Do
Piano sheet music for It's What We Do by Pink Floyd, free to view and play along. Grade 5 (Intermediate (Grade 5)) piece suitable for students at about grade 5 level.
"It's What We Do" by Pink Floyd is a grade 5-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 8:39. A Grade 5 piece with complex rhythms and most key signatures. Requires quick pattern recognition and developing musical fluency. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 4-5 years of experience. Pink Floyd's composition showcases complex time signatures and most key signatures, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
It's What We Do is an uplifting pop song that inspires listeners to embrace positivity and take action. With a lively 6/8 time signature, it encourages a sense of movement and energy.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students at about Grade 5 level
- Pianists with strong sight-reading skills
- Those preparing for Grade 5 exams
- Players comfortable with most key signatures
Skill level: Grade 5
- Level
- Intermediate (Grade 5)
- Experience
- 4-5 years
- Length
- 8:39
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Complex rhythmic patterns
- Chord inversions
- Ornaments and trills
- Advanced pedal technique
- Voicing in chordal passages
Musical concepts
- Complex time signatures
- Most key signatures
- Rubato and tempo flexibility
- Musical phrasing and expression
- Structural awareness
How long it takes
To learn
4-6 weeks with dedicated practice
Practice time
30-60 minutes daily
To master
8-12 weeks to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Study the harmonic structure before learning notes
- Practice ornaments separately until fluent
- Work on voicing and bringing out melodic lines
- Record yourself to identify areas for improvement
- Focus on musical expression, not just accuracy
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