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Where Is Love? - Level 2b ChordTime Jazz And Blues - pg. 12-13

ID 1879 · Structured composer unknown · Piano · Level 2 · Points 558

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“Where Is Love?” is a gentle piano arrangement of the song from Oliver!, with words and music by Lionel Bart. It is written in 4/4 time and marked “Slowly.” The music uses a soft vocal-style melody, long slurs, held chords, simple left-hand support, crescendos and diminuendos, finger-number reminders, tied notes, and a final ritardando. The arrangement has a quiet, searching character that matches the repeated question in the lyrics.Measures 1–4 introduce the main question: “Where is love?” and “Does it fall from skies above?” The right hand carries the melody in a long slurred phrase, while the left hand supports with simple held tones and chords. The music begins softly and uses small crescendos and diminuendos to shape each phrase.Measures 5–8 continue the first section with the line “Is it underneath the willow tree that I’ve been dreaming of?” The melody moves a little higher and includes accidentals, while the left hand adds gentle harmonic support. Measure 8 includes a short left-hand moving figure that leads into the next phrase.Measures 9–12 begin the second page with the question “Where is she who I close my eyes to see?” This section repeats the opening musical shape, now with a slightly different lyric and stronger dynamic. The left hand again supports with held tones and simple chord movement.Measures 13–15 continue the phrase “Will I ever know the sweet ‘hello’ that’s meant for only me?” The melody stretches across longer slurs, with a mix of single notes and two-note sounds. The harmony includes accidentals that give this section a more expressive color.Measures 16 to the end close the arrangement by returning to “Where is love?” The final phrase slows with a ritardando and ends softly, with the right hand rising to the last held note while the left hand supports below.Interesting fact: “Where Is Love?” is one of the most tender songs from Oliver! The score identifies this version as connected to the Columbia Pictures-Romulus film adaptation and lists Lionel Bart as both lyricist and composer.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to YouTube. Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay.Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice, we will let you know what to work on and provide additional practice suggestions. You may also submit your video publicly so other users can evaluate it.If your performance is approved, your video will be accepted and you can collect your points.