"Never Tear Us Apart" is an iconic and timeless song by INXS that beautifully expresses the enduring power of love and connection. In this Never Tear Us Apart Piano Tutorial YOu'll learn the chords, the amazing accompaniment and even the saxophone solo!
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Never Tear Us Apart was recorded by Australian rock band INXS on their 1988 album Kick. With its haunting melodies and soulful lyrics, it continues to resonate with listeners worldwide.
In this tutorial, we follow the usual four step protocol for learning to sing and play songs.
Step #1: Learn the chords
Step #2: Learn the groove
Step #3: Learn more details
Step #4: Put it all together
Let's go!
For our first step, you can simply learn the chords in root position. Watch the video and I’ll take you through it.
Never Tear Us Apart Lyrics and Chords
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Never Tear Us Apart Accompaniment Strategy
Never Tear Us Apart is in 12/8 time, which you can imagine as either triplets in 4/4 time or fully notated as 12 eighth notes.
Never Tear Us Apart Accompaniment Strategy
Notice that we are pulsing the chords in the right hand while the left hand holds down the root. Try to keep your right wrist relaxed so it doesn't get too tight.
Saxophone solo:
Take a few minutes to transcribe the saxophone solo. Sing it along with the recording and try to find the notes on the piano. Play the chords in the LH while you play the solo in the RH.
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