How to Play Hello on Piano
Adele
Hello is a beginner-intermediate piano piece by Adele that most students can learn in 3-4 weeks.
Practice tips
The iconic intro uses a Fm-Ab-Eb-Db progression with arpeggiated chords — let each arpeggio ring with sustained pedal and focus on the top note carrying the melody.
The chorus demands powerful block chords — practice dropping into the keys with arm weight from above rather than pressing from the finger to get a resonant, non-harsh fortissimo.
The transition from quiet verse to explosive chorus is the key moment — practice the last two bars of the verse and first two bars of the chorus as a four-bar unit.
About this piece
Adele's comeback single opens with a haunting piano introduction before building into a massive chorus. The F minor tonality and expressive dynamics make it a great study in emotional playing.
Common mistake
Playing the intro arpeggios too mechanically — they should have a slight rubato, lingering on the top note of each arpeggio like Adele's voice lingers on key words.
How long to learn
Not sure Hello matches your level? Take the free 2-minute piano level quiz — or settle it directly: upload the sheet music and play it back at half speed to see how it feels under your hands.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Hello to play on piano?
Hello is rated Beginner-Intermediate. Adele's comeback single opens with a haunting piano introduction before building into a massive chorus.
How long does it take to learn Hello?
For a beginner, expect 3-4 weeks. An intermediate player can learn it in 1 week.
What is the BPM of Hello?
Hello is typically played at 79 BPM, in F minor.
What key is Hello in?
Hello is in F minor, typically performed at around 79 BPM.
What's the most common mistake when learning Hello?
Playing the intro arpeggios too mechanically — they should have a slight rubato, lingering on the top note of each arpeggio like Adele's voice lingers on key words.
Where to find the sheet music
Free public-domain editions of works like Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy are on IMSLP. For contemporary works, MuseScore has community arrangements.
Got the PDF? Upload it to Piano Nova — a photo of a printed page works too — and play Hello straight from that edition, at your own tempo.
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Upload your sheet music and start learning — at your tempo, hands separately, looping the hard parts.
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