Lesson 2 – Second Verse in E Major

In this second lesson, we’ll move on to the second verse of "Romance", which brings a subtle shift in emotion through its modulation to E major.

Just like in the first lesson, we’ll begin by carefully breaking down the melody with the right hand, focusing on precise fingering to ensure comfort and fluidity. Then, we’ll explore accompaniment options for the left hand, starting with a simple, accessible version and gradually introducing more refined and technical patterns for those who wish to enrich their interpretation.

This major section offers a beautiful contrast and adds a sense of light and resolution to the piece. It’s a perfect opportunity to further develop your touch, control, and emotional expression at the piano.

Let’s dive in and bring out the full depth of this timeless music.

This lesson is available in the complete piano kit

Melody

Here, I've wrote the simple chords instead of the complex chords used in the original score. So it's easier to recognize the root note.

Patterns

Level 1

Play the root note ...

Level 2

If you try to play ...

Level 3

Skip this pattern ...

Level 4

This pattern follows ...