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Rihanna - Sledgehammer - Piano Tutorial - Easy Version

2,182 views · Published 30 June 2016 · 1:32 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: OnlinePianist · 2016 · Music

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"Sledgehammer" was released in June 2016 as the lead single from the "Star Trek Beyond" soundtrack. Learn how to play the beautiful piano ballad on piano with this tutorial!

The song (written by Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin) is prominently featured in the third (and final) trailer for the science fiction film “Star Trek Beyond” (scheduled for release in July). In the movie (produced by J. J. Abrams and directed by Justin Lin) the Enterprise crew strands on an unknown planet after being attacked by aliens!

You can hear Rihanna’s characteristic voice at its best here, accompanied by a piano and some rhythm instruments. The lyrics are quite empowering, in the chorus she sings:

“I hit a wall, I thought that I would hurt myself
Oh I was sure, your words would leave me unconscious
And on the floor I'd be lying cold, lifeless
But I hit a wall, I hit 'em all, watch the fall
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer”

“Sledgehammer” is the first song Rihanna released as a main artist since her eight studio album “Anti” (released in January 2016) and its hit singles “Work” and “Needed Me”. However, she has been featured on Calvin Harris’ “This is what you came for” and Mike Will Made It's single "Nothing Is Promised" - you can find piano tutorials for both of these songs on our website!

We hope you will find this tutorial useful for learning the song!
Make sure to check out the tutorial on our website (just follow the link at the top of this description) - you can choose between an easy version for beginners, and one that’s a bit more challenging (for more experienced players). 

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