Finding and Mastering Intermediate Piano Songs
Ready to take your piano playing to the next level? Check out our top tips for making the jump from beginner to intermediate, and get inspired by our most popular songs for intermediate players.Last updated on 02 Nov. 2021Learning piano is about steady improvement, so the flowkey app has a range of arrangements for all difficulty levels, from beginner to intermediate, advanced to pro. For many people, the tricky part can be: what exactly does intermediate mean? What are intermediate piano songs?We're very specific. Our experts write and categorize the songs in the app to make it easier for you to find the right songs you love at your playing level. Read on to learn how we define intermediate songs, tips on how to make the jump from beginner to intermediate and some examples of our favourite intermediate piano songs in all genres.
Are you ready to play intermediate songs?
Intermediate songs - by our definition - are for people who have already played the piano for at least a few months. Since Intermediate means "between beginner and expert", it makes sense to go into more detail by comparing it to the other levels:Beginner songs are marked green in the app and they are for players who are just starting out. To make them easier to play, our beginner arrangements have:- No different rhythms between the right and left hand.
- An easier key, meaning fewer accidentals (black keys).
- Shorter and slower arrangements, often focusing on the most familiar parts of the song (like the chorus).
- A little more rhythm between right and left hand, still slower.
- More notes at the same time (chords).
- The original key if possible, but still keeping accidentals (black keys) to a minimum.
How to switch from Beginner to Intermediate songs
Try out different versions. This is the best way to work out your playing level. So if an intermediate song is too tough, then stick with the beginner version for a little while longer. Or if you're not finding the beginner versions challenging anymore, move onto the intermediate version of the same song (like Clair de Lune above).Use the functions in the app! Start using our Wait Mode functionality, then try it at 50% speed, then speed up to 75% before tackling it at the original tempo. You can also try learning one hand at a time - left only, then right only, before taking on both at the same time.Some of our most popular intermediate piano songs
In Classical genres, there's more than just Clair de Lune. You can find intermediate versions of music from Baroque pieces like Pachelbel's 'Canon in D’, Beethoven's Classical masterpiece 'Moonlight Sonata' or Romantic music like Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King'.We have Film and TV music, along with timeless Jazz and Blues standards and legendary Rock and Pop.Do you need some help progressing beyond beginner pieces to intermediate level? Check out our piano guide for step-by-step guides on proper technique, how to practice for faster results, staying motivated and so much more!
