{"id":77749,"date":"2025-10-27T14:27:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edwinm29.sg-host.com\/?p=77749"},"modified":"2025-11-26T11:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T10:59:35","slug":"counting-stars-piano-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/counting-stars-piano-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; easy piano tutorial for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-6\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77760 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/one-republic-293x300.jpg\" alt=\"one republic\" width=\"293\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/one-republic-293x300.jpg 293w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/one-republic-768x786.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/one-republic-640x655.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/one-republic.jpg 916w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 pl-30 pr-30\">\n<p><em>&#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; almost didn\u2019t make it onto the radio. Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic, wrote the song while on tour, after a long night of insomnia and scrolling YouTube for musical inspiration. The song ended up becoming one of the band\u2019s biggest hits, with over 4 billion views on YouTube and chart-topping success in more than 20 countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-5-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-5 maxbutton maxbutton-contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the lesson\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/promotions\/1m-blog-npd?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=song-pages&#038;utm_content=gotolesson\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; is one of those pop songs that just feels good to play. Its steady rhythm, repeating chord pattern,and singable melody make it a fantastic choice for beginner pianists.<\/p>\n<p>Released by OneRepublic in 2013, the song quickly became a global hit with its uplifting message and infectious chorus. It\u2019s still one of the band\u2019s most recognizable tracks.<\/p>\n<p>In this step-by-step tutorial, Skoove shows you how to play &#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; on the piano. You don\u2019t need years of experience or complex sheet music to get started. With just a handful of simple chords and a bit of guidance, you\u2019ll be playing along in no time. Let\u2019s dive in and bring this energetic song to life!<\/p>\n<h2>Video tutorial<\/h2>\n<p>Find the full beginner arrangement of Amazing Grace on piano. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd\">Start a free trial today!<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"\u201cCounting Stars\u201d by OneRepublic\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1129160034?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>What are &#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; piano notes?<\/h2>\n<p>This arrangement of &#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; is in the key of C major, which means you\u2019ll only be using white keys, no sharps or flats to worry about! We\u2019ve spelled out the full melody with our interactive video tutorial and on the Skoove app.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77769 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123.jpg\" alt=\"counting stars piano notes\" width=\"2176\" height=\"1032\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123.jpg 2176w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123-300x142.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123-1024x486.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123-768x364.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123-1536x728.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123-2048x971.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6505-1-scaled-e1761571328123-640x304.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2176px) 100vw, 2176px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Chord chart<\/h2>\n<p>The entire song is built around just four main chords:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77731 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811.jpg\" alt=\"Counting Stars piano chords chart\" width=\"2410\" height=\"1271\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811.jpg 2410w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811-300x158.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811-1024x540.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811-768x405.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811-1536x810.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811-2048x1080.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-grace-piano-chords-chart-scaled-e1761569690811-640x338.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2410px) 100vw, 2410px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each of the &#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; piano chords are played with the right hand using three fingers. Try this hand position:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thumb (1),<\/li>\n<li>Middle finger (3),<\/li>\n<li>Pinky (5).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These chords repeat in a loop and form the foundation for both the verse and the chorus. It\u2019s one of the reasons this song is such a great fit for beginners you don\u2019t have to learn new chords for every section.<\/p>\n<h2>Lesson plan<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Listen to the song<\/h3>\n<p>Start by listening to &#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; by OneRepublic a few times. Focus on the rhythm and the way the chords loop throughout the song.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Practice the &#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; chords<\/h3>\n<p>Take a look at the chord chart above and practice each of the four chords: C, G, A minor and F. Start with your right hand playing full chords and your left hand playing the root note. If you need any more help with this the Skoove app is always there to help!<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Try the melody in the right hand<\/h3>\n<p>Now let\u2019s move on to the right-hand melody. Use the sheet music from the app as a guide and focus on short sections at a time. This arrangement uses simple note patterns and clear finger numbers, so it\u2019s great for building confidence.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Learn the left-hand accompaniment<\/h3>\n<p>Once the melody feels comfortable, spend some time practicing the left-hand part. In this arrangement, the left hand mostly plays single bass notes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Play both hands together<\/h3>\n<p>Now bring both hands together. Loop smaller phrases until the coordination feels natural, then gradually build up to full sections. The video tutorial and the Skoove app can help here, using the built-in metronome and loop feature to repeat difficult spots until they feel natural.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to play even more?<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve now learned how to play &#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; on piano. That\u2019s a big achievement, especially if you\u2019re just getting started on your piano journey.<\/p>\n<p>What is the next step? You can bring everything to life inside the Skoove app. You\u2019ll get interactive guidance, a helpful video tutorial and instant feedback to keep you on track. Keep practicing and we\u2019ll be right here to help you play your next favorite song.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Skoove\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/479012867?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Start free trial\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd\"><span class='mb-text'>Start free trial<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Author of this blog post:<\/strong><br \/>\nSusana P\u00e9rez Posada<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6965 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Susana-Pe\u0301rez-Posada-1.png\" alt=\"Susana P\u00e9rez Posada\" width=\"179\" height=\"184\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With over seven years in piano education and a deep passion for music therapy, Susana brings a unique blend of expertise to Skoove. A graduate in Music Therapy from SRH Hochschule Heidelberg and an experienced classical pianist from Universidad EAFIT, she infuses her teaching with a holistic approach that transcends traditional piano lessons. In her writings for Skoove, Susana combines her rich musical knowledge with engaging storytelling, enriching the learning experience for pianists of all levels. Away from the piano, she loves exploring new places and immersing herself in a good book, believing these diverse experiences enhance her creative teaching style.<\/p>\n<div class=\"editorSection\">Edited and fact-checked by Matthew Dickman, composer, arranger, educator and multi-instrumentalist whose works have been performed by orchestras around the world.<br \/>\nPublished by the Skoove team<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Counting Stars&#8221; almost didn\u2019t make it onto the radio. 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