The latest sensational song today is the abrasive "Black Widow" by Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea. Along with the dark words; the energetic tune and gloomy chords give the song edge and grit. It seems like there could be no way to make the song beautiful. It also seems like it would be impossible to play this rap song on piano. Its like putting the left foot in the right shoe.
Any pianist would have a truly tough time playing this song on the keyboard. It doesn't seem like it would be a perfect fit. Playing the part of Iggy Azalea could be a problem because rap is a type of music that can't truly be played on a musical instrument. In addition, the piece could be too edgy for piano. However, if any other rap songs can be transformed into a piano instrumentals then its possible this one could too.
The part when Iggy Azalea raps can be circumvented if the synth background riff is improvised over. And the gloomy harmonies actually sound really good in the lower keys of the piano. Rita Ora's part is simple to transfer to a piano instrumental, and because there is so many gaps between her phrases you can even play the background riff in between the melody line.
There are really lots of different things you can try for the accompaniment. You can follow up the harsh deep notes with a lighter mid scale configuration: jump bass can work very well. You could also arpeggiate the harmonies to get a soft, mystifying sound. If you would like a thicker texture you can even play block chords and just follow the bass drum tempo from the arrangement.
For various intensity levels, it could be great if you combine different styles. Playing just solitary notes for the introduction could work. Then for the verse you can add a harmony note with the right hand to be able to pick up the energy a notch. In order to bring the huge chorus effect, you can play in octaves or full chords for the refrain.
In conclusion, although it seems strange for several rap songs like Black Widow to be played on piano, they may still sound great.
Any pianist would have a truly tough time playing this song on the keyboard. It doesn't seem like it would be a perfect fit. Playing the part of Iggy Azalea could be a problem because rap is a type of music that can't truly be played on a musical instrument. In addition, the piece could be too edgy for piano. However, if any other rap songs can be transformed into a piano instrumentals then its possible this one could too.
The part when Iggy Azalea raps can be circumvented if the synth background riff is improvised over. And the gloomy harmonies actually sound really good in the lower keys of the piano. Rita Ora's part is simple to transfer to a piano instrumental, and because there is so many gaps between her phrases you can even play the background riff in between the melody line.
There are really lots of different things you can try for the accompaniment. You can follow up the harsh deep notes with a lighter mid scale configuration: jump bass can work very well. You could also arpeggiate the harmonies to get a soft, mystifying sound. If you would like a thicker texture you can even play block chords and just follow the bass drum tempo from the arrangement.
For various intensity levels, it could be great if you combine different styles. Playing just solitary notes for the introduction could work. Then for the verse you can add a harmony note with the right hand to be able to pick up the energy a notch. In order to bring the huge chorus effect, you can play in octaves or full chords for the refrain.
In conclusion, although it seems strange for several rap songs like Black Widow to be played on piano, they may still sound great.
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