Over the years, pop music has evolved to cater to the listeners. However, if there is one thing that has stayed the same over the years, it is producing music with the aid of a piano. The best thing about the piano is that it is versatile and it can be used in various genres of music. These genres include classical, pop, rock, jazz and so on. Today we are going to talk about some popular pop artists who plays the piano in their songs. A readers poll is trying to determine who of all these stars is the best pianist in pop music.
One of the most recognised R&B and pop artist is none other than Alicia Keys. Coming from a classically trained background, she was able to incorporate what she learnt into one of her tracks, titled ‘Fallin’.’ This has impressed many and even won her a Grammy. Many of her other songs also showcase her talent in playing the piano. Just like Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga also grew up learning to play classical music on the piano. Many are surprised by that as majority of her tracks are more to pop and dance. However, tracks such as ‘Speechless’ and ‘You and I’ have truly displayed her ability in playing the piano. How can we forget Chris Martin? The front man of Coldplay is definitely a musically inclined individual. He has shown his musical talent by playing various instruments. However, when he plays the piano, it’s simply magic! Just take a look at tracks like ‘Clocks’, ‘The Scientist’ and ‘Fix You’.
Some of the other pianists in the poll are Gavin DeGraw, Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars, Christina Perri, Kris Allen and Issac Slade (front man of The Fray). All of them have incorporated piano into some of their tracks. These tracks accompanied by their piano playing has usually brought them success too. There is ‘Chariot’ by Gavin DeGraw, ‘Grenade’ by Bruno Mars and ‘A Thousand Years’ by Christina Perri. This goes to show that playing the piano can make a huge difference in the career of these musicians. There is a difference between an artist and a singer. An artist is one who writes, composes, produces and plays their own songs. They are usually the ones who will stand out from the crowd.
At Piano Lessons SG, you can always select the option of learning pop piano if that is your interest. However, knowing the basics does make a difference in your learning too. Check out our Adults Piano Lessons for more information!