About “Dead Things (From The Hours)”

Why does "Dead Things (From The Hours)" 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 "Dead Things (From The Hours)".

What key is "Dead Things (From The Hours)" by Philip Glass played in?

Dead Things (From The Hours) 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 "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Dead Things (From The Hours)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

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

Who composed "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

"Dead Things (From The Hours)" was originally performed by Philip Glass. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

Is this real sheet music for "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

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 "Dead Things (From The Hours)".

Can I see all the notes in "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

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 106 BPM.