What is the note range of Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) on piano?

According to PianoMetric's piano analysis, Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) spans 17 semitones across the keyboard. This gives an indication of how much of the piano keyboard the piece uses and the technical stretch required.

Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) — Joe Hisaishi | Piano PDF & Video Tutorial | Intermediate (score 31/100)

Q: How difficult is Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) on piano?

Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 31 out of 100. It was composed by Joe Hisaishi. This means it is moderately challenging for most pianists. The piece runs approximately 2m 19s. It contains 577 notes in total.

Q: How long does it take to learn Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo)?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) to a performance-ready level takes approximately 4 weeks (22 total practice hours) for a student at the Intermediate level. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

Q: Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo)?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) directly on this page. The sheet is 2 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

🎭 Emotional Character

Intense and conflicted, never settling in one place, moving without effort or hesitation — woven into a continuous, unbroken line.

Minor Flowing tempo Moderate dynamics Flowing texture Wide-ranging melody

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2 pages

👤 Suggested For

📖 Early Learners ✋ Average Hand Size

⏰ Estimated Practice Time

4

weeks to performance-ready

Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

4hper week

22htotal est.

3hard segments

* Estimate assumes ~4h focused practice/week for an average-level student at this difficulty tier.

🎯 Difficulty Assessment

Intermediate

31 / 100

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Moderate - requires coordination between hands

577

Total Notes

22%

Interleaved

2.09

Avg N/Beat

0

Ornaments

Score Breakdown

🎼 Hand Interleaving 9/25

22% of notes interleave - moderate interleaving

⏱ Note Density per Beat 2/30

Busiest beats: 3 notes/beat (avg 2.09) - comfortable density

✨ Ornaments & Grace Notes 0/20

0 ornamental notes (0%) - no significant ornamentation

📏 Pitch Range (per hand) 6/15

Right: A#4–D#6 (17 st) | Left: D#2–F4 (26 st)

↕ Largest Interval Leap 3/10

17 st (1Oct+P4) - moderate leaps

# Chromatic Complexity 8/8

43% black-key notes - heavy accidentals, hard to sight-read

♬ Polyphony / Voices 2/7

~1.9 notes active per beat (max 2) - occasional two-voice texture

⏳ Piece Length 1/5

2m 19s - short-medium length

🎚 Dynamics

f

Wide dynamic range (f avg) - strong expressive control needed

Avg velocity 76/127 · Spread 63 · Range 49–112

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🎹 Note Range - Piano Keyboard

Upper dot = RH (Right Hand) Lower dot = LH (Left Hand) White dot on black key = sharp/flat note used

📐 Note Range per Hand · Sheet Preview

Sheet music preview - Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo)

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🤚 Left Hand

Lowest	D#2
Highest	F4
Span	26 st (2Oct+M2)
Notes	258
Widest leap	17 st F4→C3

🖐 Right Hand

Lowest	A#4
Highest	D#6
Span	17 st (1Oct+P4)
Notes	319
Widest leap	7 st F5→C6

🖐 Hand Span & Chord Density

Left Hand

Max chord span: 0 semitones (Unison)

0 stOctave2 Oct

Avg chord: 0 notes · 0 chords

Right Hand

Max chord span: 0 semitones (Unison)

0 stOctave2 Oct

Avg chord: 0 notes · 0 chords

↪️ Scales & Thumb Crossing

Detected 2 scale/arpeggio runs requiring thumb crossing. A few short runs — thumb technique needed but not dominant.

🖐 RH: 2 runs · longest 5 notes

🤚 LH: 0 runs · longest 1 notes

🔁 Repeating Phrases

16%

Repeated

Only 11 of 70 bars repeat — this piece is largely through-composed with mostly unique material throughout.

Repeated bar Unique bar

🎯 Suggested Practice Passages

The hardest passages in this piece — spend extra time here before running the full piece.

📍 Measures 4–5

Hardest

📍 Measures 25–26

2nd hardest

📍 Measures 33–34

3rd hardest

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) on piano?

Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 31/100. It was composed by Joe Hisaishi. Players should be comfortable with moderate hand independence, chord playing, and consistent rhythm. The piece runs approximately 2m 19s. It contains 577 notes in total.

How long does it take to learn Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo)?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) to a performance-ready level takes approximately 4 weeks (~22 total practice hours) for a intermediate level student. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo)?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) directly on this page. The sheet is 2 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

What piano level is required to play Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo)?

Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo) is suited for Intermediate level pianists (difficulty score 31/100). You'll need to be comfortable with both hands independently, chord patterns, and steady rhythm before tackling this piece.

What is the mood or feel of Always with Me (Itsumo Nando Demo)?

Intense and conflicted, never settling in one place, moving without effort or hesitation — woven into a continuous, unbroken line. It belongs to the Piano · Nhạc Nhật Bản · Japanese Music genre. The piece is played at 120 BPM.

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