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Need help figuring out how to play a cover

I want to learn to play “so lonely” by the police on the piano. Not the original backing track, but play the actual melody with the right hand.
Unfortunately I can’t find any proper resources showing how to play it.
I only found “mart music”s breakdown of his cover but he doesn’t really show which notes to play, he just plays them and I have to pause and look which note he plays when.
I also found a couple of cover videos meaning people are doing it, but most likely they’re very advanced since they were able to figure out the song themselves.

I’m not that advanced. Hardest song I’ve learned so far was the Layla outro. I’d like someone to show me how to play that song. Willing to pay.

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u/Mishara26 — 21 hours ago

I need a little help

For my girlfriend's birthday, I am wanting to get some electric bass sheet music for the song Human Hand by Mad Gallica. I can't seem to find any, and may honestly have to transcribe it myself (even though I don't know how). If anybody happens to know where I should check for sheet music, that would be very helpful, but if not, any tips on how to transcribe this? (Please be nice, I am not quite sure what I am doing, and if I am using the correct language) https://youtu.be/XOJAUjc6jrQ?si=Jr_7ffuHFA-gZ2rW

u/Disturbed_and_Gay — 1 day ago
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Need help transcribing the Sweet Home Alabama guitar solo into standard notation for violin (school performance)

Hi everyone,

I'm a violin student in India and I'm currently preparing for ABRSM Grade 3. My school band is performing Sweet Home Alabama on July 15, and my band teacher has asked me to play the lead guitar solo on the violin.

I've managed to find the guitar TAB, but I haven't been able to find the standard notation (staff notation) for the solo. Since I play violin, the staff notation would be much easier for me to learn from.

I'm not asking for the entire song—I'm only looking for help with the guitar solo section (or even just the first few measures to get me started).

If anyone knows a legal source for the notation, or could point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. If it's easier, I can also upload the TAB I have.

Thank you very much!

u/Many_Writing_5344 — 2 days ago

How do you know if you're simplifying chords?

This might be a stupid question, but when figuring out chords how do you know if you're missing a note? I'm just getting into transcribing and I'm not sure how to figure out how complicated a chord is. If anyone has some tips, please let me know.

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u/Desprate_ — 2 days ago

Looking for rough transcript of Bittersweet Symphony piano arr

Brad Mehldau does a sensational arrangement, I'm watching videos of his playing but would love to see any work done putting it into sheet music, if anyone happens to have that. Many thanks

EDIT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUhEZOu-kkg is the video I'm watching
EDIT 2: The automod informed me that some people offer to transcribe for a fee.

Please let me know your rates

u/stfulmaog2g — 3 days ago

Guitar Transcription

I’ve been searching for months for a tutorial for the song “Open (Passionate)” by Kehlani and the only thing I can find is a youtube video and I don’t understand what he’s saying. I’m trying to play the second half of the song which starts at 2:42 and it’s like a smooth R&B part.
Edit: Im not too serious about it to pay for it so I won’t be offended at all if nobody is willing to do it
The link is:

https://youtu.be/86YNd\_IIdI8?si=TNxxptaHVGxZ-nwc

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u/Red10GamingSquare — 3 days ago
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help with BIPP piano cover

BIPP has been one of my all time favourite songs for years now. it holds a lot of emotional weight for me and I’ve always wanted to be able to play a piano cover but there aren’t any tutorials out there. There is a really beautiful video of her playing it on piano in Paris (I think) years ago but I’m self taught so I find it hard to learn by ear and the quality is too low to figure out what keys she’s using. Would anyone be able to help me transcribe the video into notes. It has been chordified but id love to learn this specific version beyond just the chords -any help would be super appreciated ^_^ it’s so beautiful id love to try and do it justice

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u/t1gerbread — 4 days ago

Help needed in transcribing backup guitar from Weather Report - Live by Fishmans

I am working on a cover of Weather Report (specifically the live version) by Fishmans.

I am currently struggling with working out the exact way the backup/rhythm guitar is playing a specific part at the beginning.

Fishmans - Weather Report (Live in TOKYO COOL CAMP)

The part I am talking about starts at about 31 seconds in the linked video. It is the part being played by the guy in the orange shirt with the white ish hat.

It's just a simple repetitive strumming in C from what I can tell, but I can't seem to replicate the exact sound/feel of it. I can't tell if he is simply muting most of the strings and playing a single C note, or if he is playing the full chord with a specific voicing, or if I am making it too complicated and its literally just the basic C chord.
I would really appreciate it if someone could take a listen to this song and let me know what they think, as I am not very experienced with guitar and my ears are failing me here. I don't need sheet music or tabs, I would just like to hear what others think. Thanks!

(It can also be found on spotify but make sure its the live version)

u/Express-Fisherman602 — 4 days ago
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Does anyone know a stem splitter that isolates xylophone audio?

I'm a hobbyist transcriber working on a hectic piece with an insane xylophone part. I can usually make stuff out, but my life would be so much easier if I could isolate/remove the xylo. Any suggestions are welcome, amd thank you :)

u/primordial_triangle — 5 days ago

“Ruthless” by Something Cooperate

I’m a fairly new piano student looking for an arrangement of “Ruthless” by Something Corporate. I’m hoping for something with the melody in the right hand and chords on the left. I have looked all over online and it doesn’t seem to exist elsewhere.

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u/CowHuggerr — 6 days ago
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What is this chord?

Huy peeps! I was having fun with this chord. I would love to know the name of chord pleaseeee - must be some Kind of D something. Here s the tab:

8
6
7
5
5
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u/Jeanlo1995 — 8 days ago
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Need help with converting video into sheet music

Hey, so like the title says, I need help converting a video into sheet music. I dont care too much about the piano roll, just the sheet music. I've looked everywhere online for a website that does it, but they either cost money/require a subscription or they only convert 20 seconds and then I need to pay for the rest. I'm a teenager with no way to pay for a subscription, so I'm trying to find a website that can do it for free (preferably without the use of AI, but I'm not too concerned about that either).

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u/Necessary_Drama_8716 — 6 days ago

People Person’s Paper People

In S4E5 of The Office, what are the chords to the jazzy version of the Dunder Mifflin commercial song that Darryl plays?

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u/ArmyArsonist95 — 6 days ago

Transcription request

I’d love to be able to play “Edge of The World” by Faith no more. It has a really nice piano melody. If anyone could transcribe this I’d be very grateful 🙏🏼

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u/Quirkygirl900 — 6 days ago

(Paid Request) - Transcribing Sheet Music by Alfa Mist

Hello,

I am looking to get the song Withered by Alfa Mist transcribed to sheet music. This piece is him playing the piano for 4 minutes, however I haven't got a good ear for the right notes.

Link to piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS6bsoRUVrI

Please let me know if you would be able to transcribe this piece for me, and how much you would charge. Please also bear in mind I am UK-based. Due to this I cannot easily Venmo, or CashApp anyone. I haven't set up PayPal yet but can do so if you require.

u/Sufficient-Minimum80 — 8 days ago