Hi, I am Rita. I transcribe sheet music since 2007. All my sheet music are accurate but simple, beginner-level transcriptions with lyrics (singing is good for mental health). Request any popular song in any genre and language.

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"Whatever"

Remember that the notation system was not intended to represent the sound of modern pop music with its layered vocal, computer-generated sounds, and inflections of modern electronic instruments. My piano sheet music can only show you the score within the boundaries of the twelve-note scale and a metered rhythm; alas, the pitch and rhythm have little to do with the aesthetic value of the track. Listen to the song before practicing to fully imitate the beauty of the song: its *timbre, phrasing, inflections.* Play the song, not sheet music. Sing a phrase before playing it on your keyboard.

Imitate the vocal delivery by Ava Max or it won't sound as the song. The vocal part is rhythmic but with pitch inflections (slurred notes). All inflected notes should be played very quietly.

A predominant vocal style is *legato* with strict phrasing.

Notice the turn 𝆗 in the bar 24. This short figure could be omitted or played G A♭ F G. Listen to the 27th second of the song.

"Whatever" is played with a straight rhythm in common time. It is easy to count for beginners; accent strong beats to maintain a steady pulse. Practice "Whatever" slowly along with the recording.

To keep listeners attention, the chorus was made to be the biggest part of the song. I colored it *blue* for your convenience: it is easier to learn a piece of music when you have a mental scheme of it. Play every part differently, as expressively as possible. If some notes are too difficult to play, omit them focusing on emotions instead of sightreading.

A single vocal line accompanied by an instrumental part constitutes the entire musical texture. "Whatever" has homophonic arrengement: the instrumental part provides a harmony to support the vocal but lacks its own melody.

"Whatever" is transcribed in the original *key,* C Minor, and uses basic/extended major and minor chords *Cm A♭ E♭ B♭.* The progression is borrowed from the Shakira's song although Shakira sung a half step higher in C# Minor.

Notice the use of ellipsis (omitted chords) in the bars 64, 106.

The aesthetic value of a melodic line is achieved through the use of well-proportioned and balanced skips and steps that gives a simultaneous sense of variety and repetition.

Structure

00:05 Verse I

01:28 Verse II

02:04 Drop