"From Time" (feat. Jhené Aiko) is a reflective track from Drake’s 2013 album Nothing Was the Same that explores personal themes of love, immaturity, and family. Musical Breakdown
The song is set in the key of (C#m) and is built on a straightforward, repetitive progression.
Jhené Aiko’s contribution defines the song's ethereal atmosphere. To capture her signature "dreamy" sound, focus on these three vocal techniques: How To Play From Time by Drake and Jhene Aiko on Piano
: The core progression primarily uses four chords: C#m , F#m , G#m , and A . For a simplified version, you can play just two notes at a time—the bottom note of the left-hand chord and the top note of the right-hand chord. Beginners can use the Piano Tutorial by Robbie Curwen to see the hand placements for the right-hand chords: E-G#-B-D# and A-C#-E-G#.
: To play along with the original recording, place a capo on the 4th fret . This allows you to play the chord shapes for A minor, D minor, G major, and F major 7 while staying in the original key. You can find detailed diagrams and strumming patterns on GuitarTuna . Vocal Style: Singing Like Jhené Aiko