What Makes You Beautiful
Rewritten for piano by another musician.
What Makes You Beautiful
One Direction
Rewritten for piano by another musician.
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About What Makes You Beautiful
Piano sheet music for What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction, free to view and play along. Grade 3 (Elementary (Grade 3)) piece suitable for students comfortable with basic chords.
"What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction is a grade 3-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 2:16. 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. One Direction's composition showcases syncopation and key signatures up to 3 sharps/flats, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Released in 2011, 'What Makes You Beautiful' is a pop anthem by One Direction that celebrates the beauty of self-confidence. The song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm made it a defining hit for the band, resonating with fans around the world.
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
- 2:16
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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