About “Chop Suey!”

Why does "Chop Suey!" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Chop Suey!".

What key is "Chop Suey!" by System Of A Down played in?

Chop Suey! is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chop Suey!"?

The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Chop Suey!" 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 "Chop Suey!"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Chop Suey!"?

"Chop Suey!" was originally performed by System Of A Down. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Chop Suey!"?

This arrangement uses 6 chords: Adim, Am7, C, Eb, F, Gm.

Is this real sheet music for "Chop Suey!"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Chop Suey!".

Can I see all the notes in "Chop Suey!"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 126 BPM.