African Beat
Bert Kaempfert
Level: Beginner (easy)
In this piano tutorial, you'll learn to play "African Beat," a work by Bert Kaempfert that can be heard at Efteling during the fairytale "The Indian Water Lilies."
Anyone who visited Efteling as a child will recognize this song; it's from The Indian Water Lilies. The fairytale opened in 1966 in the enchanted forest and was a huge attraction at the time. And it can still be seen today. See the witch dance, the orchestra play, the geese dance, and the elves dance.
Tips for playing piano
✔ Practice step by step: Repeat the Slow section as many times as needed until you feel comfortable, then move on to the next chapter.
✔ Hands separately first: Start by practicing the right hand (melody), then the left hand, and finally both together.
✔ Play with a partner: One person can play the melody while the other plays the accompaniment—great for learning together!
✔ Practice daily: Even just 15 minutes a day will help you improve steadily.
✔ Take your time: enjoy the process, and have fun playing!
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