My Favorite Things
My Favorite Things
Richard Rodgers
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About My Favorite Things
Piano sheet music for My Favorite Things by Richard Rodgers, free to view and play along. Grade 2 (Elementary (Grade 2)) piece suitable for students who've completed beginner method books.
"My Favorite Things" by Richard Rodgers is a grade 2-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 1:44. A Grade 2 piece suitable for developing pianists. Introduces chords, accompaniment patterns, and expanded hand positions while remaining accessible. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 1-2 years of experience. Richard Rodgers's composition showcases eighth notes and dotted rhythms and key signatures up to 2 sharps/flats, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
My Favorite Things is a classic song from the musical 'The Sound of Music,' composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The song celebrates the joy found in simple pleasures and has become a beloved standard in both musical theater and popular music.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students who've completed beginner method books
- Pianists comfortable with basic music reading
- Those ready for chords and accompaniment patterns
Skill level: Grade 2
- Level
- Elementary (Grade 2)
- Experience
- 1-2 years
- Length
- 1:44
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Hand position shifts
- Basic chord shapes
- Eighth note patterns
- Simple pedaling
- Two-hand coordination
Musical concepts
- Eighth notes and dotted rhythms
- Key signatures up to 2 sharps/flats
- Basic dynamics and crescendo/diminuendo
- Simple phrase shaping
How long it takes
To learn
2-3 weeks with regular practice
Practice time
20-40 minutes daily
To master
4-6 weeks to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Identify difficult passages and practice them separately
- Work on smooth hand position transitions
- Pay attention to dynamic markings
- Practice with and without pedal