This piece should not be played to a rigid metronome beat. Use rubato —the subtle speeding up and slowing down of the tempo—to mimic human breathing and emotion. Lean into the tension of the phrasing, particularly when transitioning into the chorus or resolving a poignant chord progression. 4. Perfect Your Pedaling

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Clean pedaling is crucial. Clear the sustain pedal with every harmonic shift to prevent the low-register arpeggios from muddying the melody.