Someone Like You
Adele
Learn Someone Like You by Adele on chromatic harmonica, beginner level, focusing on altered notes.
Pop / variétésDébutant669 notesA100 BPM
About this score
This score page is designed for chromatic harmonica practice. Open it in MozHarmoScore to listen to the melody, slow down the tempo and follow the notes while working on breath, timing and expression.
Presentation
This mini-course guides you step-by-step to play Someone Like You by Adele on chromatic harmonica. Designed for beginners, it focuses on mastering altered notes and melodic phrasing. You will learn breath management, maintain steady eighth-note rhythms, and play expressively across a wide range. This piece is perfect for advancing your chromatic harmonica technique and musicality.
Why learn this piece
This song develops essential skills in altered note control and breath management on the chromatic harmonica. It also enhances phrasing and musical expression.
Skills developed
Legato★★★★☆
Swing★★☆☆☆
Chromatic button★★★☆☆
Rhythm★★★★☆
Speed★★★★☆
Expression★★★★☆
Music DNA
Jazz feeling35%
Expression92%
Technique100%
Breath100%
Reading100%
Improvisation35%
Rhythm100%
Chromatic button67%
AI musical analysis
Someone Like You spans a wide range from E4 to B5, with 35% of notes altered. The dominant rhythm is steady eighth notes, interspersed with many rests to shape phrasing. Intervals reach up to an octave, requiring precision and control. The slow melody encourages expressive playing and careful breath use.
Technical data
Notes669
Measures142
Tempo100 BPM
KeyA
Lowest noteE4
Highest noteB5
Max intervaloctave ou plus
Dominant rhythmcroches
Altered notes26%
Avg. breath3.7 notes
Fast rhythms18
Rests177
Repeated notes186
Ties76
Rangewide
Progression plan
Day 170 BPM
Slowly read through the first two lines.
Day 280 BPM
Stabilize breath control and note transitions.
Goal100 BPM
Play cleanly at the target tempo of 100 bpm.
Musical goals
- Altered note mastery
- Breath control and steady breathing
- Eighth-note rhythm accuracy
- Melodic phrasing and expression
Common mistakes
- Playing altered notes too loudly or prematurely
- Inconsistent breath control
- Ignoring rests and phrasing
- Difficulty hitting high notes accurately
Coach tips
- Practice altered notes slowly to avoid harsh sounds.
- Breathe regularly to maintain a stable tone.
- Emphasize rests for natural phrasing.
- Use the chromatic button carefully without rushing.
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Tab analysis and practice
AI summary
This lesson emphasizes mastering altered notes and melodic phrasing at a moderate tempo.
Suggested tempo70 -> 100 BPM
Practice goals
- Play altered notes accurately and smoothly.
Passages to isolate
- Altered note sections near measures 50-70.
Focus points
- Maintain steady breathing and control over eighth-note rhythms.
Coach
- Inhale and exhale gently to avoid harsh sounds on altered notes.
- Use the chromatic button precisely for altered notes.
- Keep the eighth-note rhythm steady and observe rests carefully.
- Avoid playing altered notes too early or with incorrect pitch.