It sounds like we are in a triple meter instead of duple because the first two groups are both groups of 3. But here we have a little bit of a mind trick. More often than not (especially in pop music), in a measure of 4/4 time signature we’d see the 8th notes grouped in a more symmetrical fashion (2-2-2-2, 4-2-2, etc). This is because the phrases are grouped as such: three 8th notes, three 8th notes, then 2 8th notes. In each of these piano interludes, the right hand melody outlines chord shapes with a specific rhythmic pattern. Here, in ‘Clocks,’ that is definitely the case! 2. Complex, but Accessible Rhythmic Pattern There are often interludes between sections that feature the vocals of Chris Martin, and in those interludes, we often find a piano taking the lead role. Instead, the piano seems to be at the forefront of many of their songs. The piano parts in Coldplay’s music are rarely just background filler sounds.
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Why should you learn to play “Clocks” by Coldplay on the piano? Well, because it’s a great song – duh! “Clocks” is the perfect rock piano song and Coldplay is one of the best rock piano bands out there, so I absolutely love teaching students how to play their music.
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