Beginner-Intermediate

How to Play Another Love on Piano

Tom Odell

Another Love is a beginner-intermediate piano piece by Tom Odell that most students can learn in 3-4 weeks.

KeyA minor
Tempo120 BPM
DifficultyBeginner-Intermediate

Practice tips

  1. The intro's Am-F-C-G arpeggio pattern should flow like water — practice connecting each chord with a legato pedal change on beat 1 of every bar.

  2. The chorus requires powerful, driving chords at tempo — practice the right-hand chord shapes (Am, F, C, G) as quick snaps, lifting between chords for rhythmic energy.

  3. Tom Odell's original builds intensity through repetition with increasing dynamics — plan a clear crescendo across each verse-chorus cycle, peaking at the final chorus.

About this piece

An explosive emotional piano ballad that became a viral sensation years after its release. The piece is driven by passionate, almost aggressive piano chords that build to a cathartic climax.

Common mistake

Playing every chorus at the same volume — each successive chorus should be slightly louder and more intense than the last, building to the explosive finale.

How long to learn

Beginner 3-4 weeks
Intermediate 1 week

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Another Love to play on piano?

Another Love is rated Beginner-Intermediate. An explosive emotional piano ballad that became a viral sensation years after its release.

How long does it take to learn Another Love?

For a beginner, expect 3-4 weeks. An intermediate player can learn it in 1 week.

What is the BPM of Another Love?

Another Love is typically played at 120 BPM, in A minor.

What key is Another Love in?

Another Love is in A minor, typically performed at around 120 BPM.

What's the most common mistake when learning Another Love?

Playing every chorus at the same volume — each successive chorus should be slightly louder and more intense than the last, building to the explosive finale.

Where to find the sheet music

Free public-domain editions of works like Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy are on IMSLP. For contemporary works, MuseScore has community arrangements.

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