“River Flows in You” by Yiruma became a global piano phenomenon in the early 2000s. Yiruma was inspired by a 1999 French composition titled Une Rivière Coule en Toi by Samuel Vallée, which translates directly to ‘a river flows in you’.
“River Flows in You” sheet music
At a glance
| Key | A minor |
| Difficulty | Intermedaiate |
| Genre | Classical |
| Tempo (BPM) | 70 – 75 BPM |
| Duration | ~ 1,5 min |
| Composer | Yiruma |
“River Flows in You” video tutorial
Watch the “River Flows in You” tutorial below to see how the piece is played step by step. Follow along to improve your timing, coordination, and overall performance.
“River Flows in You” tips for better playing
To get the most out of our “A River Flows in You” sheet music and video tutorial be sure to follow these top practice tips.
- Keep the flow consistent
Maintain steady timing in the left hand to support the melody. With a piece like this the flow is all important. - Highlight the melody
Let the top notes sing clearly above the accompaniment. Focus on the semiquavers in the right hand for full musical effect. - Use pedal with precision
Avoid over-pedaling to keep the harmonies clean. A good rule of thumb is to lift the pedal every bar to keep the chords sounding clear. - Practice in small sections
Divide long passages into smaller groups of notes and repeat them slowly until they feel natural. - Build tempo gradually
Start slow and increase speed only when everything feels controlled. Use the Skoove app to help you with tempo. - Focus on dynamics
Shape each phrase to bring out emotion in your A River Flows in You piano performance. - Add rubato for interest
Once you’re comfortable you can add a bit of push and pull to the tempo to get some real flow in your performance.
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