Song practice guide
How to Practice Ophelia
The Lumineers' 'Ophelia' is one of the most-played indie-folk piano-driven songs of the 2010s. The bouncy piano riff, the bright chord progression, and the catchy chorus have made it a cornerstone of indie-folk repertoire.
Song Details
- Key
- Dm
- Tempo
- 148 BPM
- Time
- 4/4
- Style
- boom-chuck
Structure
This song is still under copyright, so we publish its form rather than its chord chart. Add it to your library and you can enter or attach your own chart, and Repertoire will schedule it either way.
What to Focus On
Piano-driven rhythm (or fingerpicked guitar in covers). Smooth chord changes. Singing the bright melody with conversational phrasing.
Practice Tips
- 1
The piano is the original, but the song works on guitar with capo.
- 2
The chord progression cycles through common diatonic chords. Master them.
- 3
The chorus is the singalong. Lead with confidence.
Why This Song
It's the great Lumineers piano-pop standard, and an indie-folk staple.
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