Believe(CTV Promotional Theme - Winter Olympics 2010): Easy Piano Digital Sheet Music
Believe(CTV Promotional Theme - Winter Olympics 2010): Easy Piano Digital Sheet Music

Believe(CTV Promotional Theme - Winter Olympics 2010): Easy Piano Digital Sheet Music

Dan Coates, Howard Shore

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About the Arranger: Dan Coates

Dan Coates

Dan Coates has shaped popular music accessibility for pianists since 1976, building a reputation for arrangements that honor the character of originals while remaining playable by students. Major composers and recording artists including John Williams, Burt Bacharach, and Elton John have repeatedly sought his work, trusting him to translate their music across the keyboard without sacrificing artistic intent.

His output spans film scores, television themes, Broadway standards, and contemporary pop and rock hits. Beyond arrangement work, Coates composes original pieces designed specifically for student pianists at various levels. He stands among Alfred Music's most published arrangers, with over 4.4 million copies of his work in circulation.

Why we love this

Coates strips away the production complexity of this Olympic theme without losing its anthemic sweep and driving rhythm. Students get immediate access to recognizable, motivating material that sounds impressive at an easy level, making it ideal for building confidence and enthusiasm around contemporary pop arrangements.

What to expect

Energetic and motivating, the piece carries the forward momentum of its original without demanding advanced technical skills. The straightforward harmonic structure and accessible rhythmic patterns let students focus on phrasing and feel rather than navigating complex passages.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists drawn to contemporary music and recognizable melodies will engage quickly with this arrangement. It works well for students building confidence in pop and rock styles or preparing repertoire for recital programs that reflect their musical interests beyond classical standards.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the left-hand accompaniment patterns with consistent dynamic control; avoid letting the repeated figures flatten into mechanical repetition.
  • Balance melody and accompaniment so the right hand's hook remains clear and singable even when both hands move together.
  • Maintain steady tempo through the rhythmic feel; this piece trades technical complexity for rhythmic precision, so anchor your pulse early in rehearsal.

How to use it

This piece fits naturally into winter or Olympic-themed concerts, or serves as a contemporary anchor in recital programs balancing classical and popular material. Its accessibility and broad appeal make it suitable for student showcases where building confidence and celebrating repertoire choice matters as much as technical display.

Skills your students will build

  • Pop and rock accompaniment patterns (repeated chord figures and rhythmic grooves)
  • Balancing melody and left-hand accompaniment in contemporary styles
  • Maintaining steady tempo in rhythmic, repetitive material
  • Phrasing and expression in accessible popular music

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