Tuning:
- Ensure that your viola is tuned correctly: A, D, G, and C from low to high.
Finger Placement:
- This song is mainly played in the first position (closest to the nut).
Verse 1:
- "Heart beats fast..." (Intro Melody):
- Start with A on the A string, moving to C natural, D natural, and E natural.
- This repeating note pattern follows an A-C-D-E sequence throughout the first verse.
-" I can't breathe..." (Main Verse Melody):
- D natural, E flat, F natural, G natural.
- D natural - E flat pattern for the line, "My heart beats faster than before".
Chorus:
- "A thousand years..." (Chorus Melody):
- Use open D-A strings - G natural - F natural - open D string.
- "Never be worlds apart..." (Second Half of Chorus):
- Open A string - G sharp - F sharp - E natural - D natural.
- Repeat above pattern with slightly different rhythms.
Verse 2:
- Similar note patterns to Verse 1, focusing on the A-C-D-E sequence.
Chorus (Repeat)
Bridge:
- "Now I'm all grown up..." (Bridge Melody):
- G natural, A natural, G sharp, F natural.
- E natural - D natural - C sharp - D natural.
- G natural, A natural, G sharp, F natural.
Chorus (Repeat)
Outro:
- Uses the G natural, A natural, G sharp, F natural progression from the bridge.
Remember to practice regularly to develop your technique and phrasing. Experiment with different bow strokes and vibrato to enhance the emotion and beauty of the song. Playing along with the original recording can also help you capture the subtleties and nuances of the piece.