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(B)Up on the (B6)hill, (B)peo ple nev er (F#m7)stare.
They (Bmaj7)just (Emaj7)don’t (F#m7)care.
(E7)Chi
nese mu sic un der (G)ban (A)yan (G)tree
here at the (F#7)dude (D#7)ranch
a bove the (G#9)sea.
(Bm7)A ja,
(Em9)when all my (D)dime (C)danc (D)in’ is (C)through,
I (Fmaj7)run (G)to (Db)you.
(B)Up on the (B6)hill, (B)they’ve got time to (F#m7)burn.
There’s (Bmaj7)no (Emaj7)re (F#m7)turn.
(E7)Dou
ble he lix in the (G)sky (A)to (G)night.
Throw out the (F#7)hard (D#7)ware;
let’s do it (G#9)right.
(Bm7)A ja,
(Em9)when all my (D)dime (C)danc (D)in’ is (C)through,
I (Fmaj7)run (G)to (Db)you.
Aja — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Aja" by Steely Dan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of B, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Aja”
- Can I learn "Aja" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Aja" with hands-separate practice in B at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Aja" by Steely Dan played in?
- Aja is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Aja"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Aja" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Aja"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Aja"?
- "Aja" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Aja"?
- This arrangement uses 37 chords: A, A7, Am, B, B6, Bm7, Bmaj, Bmaj7, +29 more.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Aja"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Aja" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Aja"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Aja" is in the key of B at 120 BPM.