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I told Al (A)the a I was feel in’ (A)lost,
lack in’ in (A)some di (E)rec tion.
Al the a told (A)me, up on scru (A)ti ny, that my back might need pro tec tion.
I told Al the a that (C#m)treach er y
was tear in’ me limb from (A)limb.
Al the a told me,
“Now, cool down, boy.
Set tle back; eas y, Jim.”
I told Al (A)the a I was feel in’ (A)lost,
lack in’ in (A)some di (E)rec tion.
Al the a told (A)me, up on scru (A)ti ny, that my back might need pro tec tion.
I told Al the a that (C#m)treach er y
was tear in’ me limb from (A)limb.
Al the a told me,
“Now, cool down, boy.
Set tle back; eas y, Jim.”
There are things you (G)can re (G)place
and oth ers you can not.
The time has come to (G)weigh those things.
This space is get ting hot.
You know, this (A)space is get ting hot.
Althea — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Althea" by Grateful Dead 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 A, 100 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 “Althea”
- Can I learn "Althea" 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 "Althea" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
- What key is "Althea" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Althea is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Althea"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Althea" 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 "Althea"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Althea"?
- "Althea" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Althea"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F, F#, G.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Althea"?
- 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 "Althea" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Althea"?
- 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. "Althea" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
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