Like Ships
by The Blasting Company · Excerpt
Rewritten for piano by another musician, only part of the piece.
Like Ships
The Blasting Company, arr. Ondřej Bárta
Rewritten for piano by another musician, only part of the piece.
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About Like Ships (Excerpt)
Piano sheet music for Like Ships (Excerpt) by The Blasting Company, free to view and play along. Grade 3 (Elementary (Grade 3)) piece suitable for students comfortable with basic chords.
"Like Ships (Excerpt)" by The Blasting Company is a grade 3-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 22 seconds. 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. The Blasting Company's composition showcases syncopation and key signatures up to 3 sharps/flats, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Like Ships is a piece that explores themes of longing and connection. Its melodic lines evoke a sense of journey and exploration, making it a reflective work.
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
- 22 seconds
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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