Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April)
The anime about playing the piano – its title song is played back accordingly often.
The piece at a glance
- Composer
- Goose house
- Year
- 2014
- Origin
- Main title of the anime series
- Key
- D major
- Level
- Intermediate
- Keys recommended
- 61 are enough
How difficult is it?
A fast tempo with continuous accompaniment. The melody is catchy; the speed does the work.
The real hurdle
The accompaniment runs in quavers while the melody syncopates. Both at once takes practice.
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?
61 keys are enough; a fast-responding keyboard helps.
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 Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April)?
A fast tempo with continuous accompaniment. The melody is catchy; the speed does the work.
What key is Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April) in?
Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April) is in D major.
How many keys do you need for Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April)?
An instrument with 61 keys is enough for this piece.
Who composed Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April)?
Goose house, 2014.
Can you download the sheet music for Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April) 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 Hikaru Nara (Your Lie in April)?
Four to six weeks.
If this suits you
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Avatar: The Last Airbender – Main Theme Jeremy ZuckermanThe short, ceremonial theme of the series – told in a few bars and quickly learnt.