About “Drifting Clouds”

Why does "Drifting Clouds" 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 "Drifting Clouds".

What key is "Drifting Clouds" by Lois Rehder Holmes played in?

Drifting Clouds is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Drifting Clouds"?

The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Drifting Clouds" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

Can I download sheet music for "Drifting Clouds"?

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

Who composed "Drifting Clouds"?

"Drifting Clouds" was originally performed by Lois Rehder Holmes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Lois Rehder Holmes can I play here?

Try "Dragon Mist". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Drifting Clouds"?

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 "Drifting Clouds".

Can I see all the notes in "Drifting Clouds"?

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 E at 90 BPM.