The Water Diviner
A pattern that shifts without leaving the beat – Einaudi at his most minimal.
The piece at a glance
- Composer
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Year
- 2015
- Origin
- From the album Elements
- Key
- A minor
- Level
- Intermediate
- Keys recommended
- 88
How difficult is it?
The figures are easy, their displacement is not. Counting the accents makes it simpler.
The real hurdle
The shift feels like a counting error until it sits. Practise with a metronome, not by ear.
How long does it take?
Six to ten 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?
Pedal and decay. Full keyboard, because the figures travel.
Instruments that suit it
Casio CDP-S360 EU approx. €450–500Portable digital piano with Scaled Hammer Action II action.
Yamaha CLP-825 EU approx. €1,350–1,650Cabinet digital piano with GrandTouch-S action.
Kawai MP7SE EU approx. €1,400–1,550The 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
How difficult is The Water Diviner?
The figures are easy, their displacement is not. Counting the accents makes it simpler.
What key is The Water Diviner in?
The Water Diviner is in A minor.
How many keys do you need for The Water Diviner?
88 keys are recommended.
Who composed The Water Diviner?
Ludovico Einaudi, 2015.
Can you download the sheet music for The Water Diviner for free?
This piece is under copyright. Sheet music is available only from licensed publishers – free PDFs found online are usually not legal.
How long does it take to learn The Water Diviner?
Six to ten weeks.
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