Believer

The piece at a glance

Composer

Imagine Dragons

Year

2017

Origin

From the album Evolve

Key

B minor

Level

Intermediate

Keys recommended

76

How difficult is it?

The chords are simple, the rhythm is not. Accents fall on weak beats.

The real hurdle

The rhythm is the whole appeal. Played straight, an ordinary pop song is all that remains.

How long does it take?

Four to six weeks.

A rule of thumb, not a rule – how fast it goes depends on prior experience and practice time. This level is an assessment, not a measurement: most pieces exist in arrangements ranging from heavily simplified to concert level. The rating refers to the common arrangement.

Which instrument suits it?

Needs touch response for the accents. Short, hard attacks rather than pedal.

Instruments that suit it

Casio CDP-S360 EU approx. €450–500
Portable digital piano with Scaled Hammer Action II action.

Yamaha CLP-825 EU approx. €1,350–1,650
Cabinet digital piano with GrandTouch-S action.

Kawai MP7SE EU approx. €1,400–1,550
The stage all-rounder with Kawai’s RHIII feel – favourite of many pianists with stage jobs.

The catalogue lists 233 instruments with verified data – key count, action and connections documented rather than claimed.

Where to find the sheet music

This piece is under copyright. Sheet music is available only from licensed publishers – free PDFs found online are usually not legal.

Modern editions and arrangements

Simplified versions, modern engraving and arrangements are available from the usual sheet music retailers. We will add direct links here shortly.

Frequently asked questions

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