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Let’s hear it (F)for (C)New York, New York, New York!
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These streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will in spire you.
Let’s hear it (F)for (C)New York, New York, New York!
Catch me at the York!
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(Am7)In New York!
Empire State Of Mind — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 87 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 “Empire State Of Mind”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Empire State Of Mind"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys played in?
- Empire State Of Mind is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Empire State Of Mind"?
- The arrangement plays at 87 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Empire State Of Mind" 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 "Empire State Of Mind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Empire State Of Mind"?
- "Empire State Of Mind" was originally performed by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Empire State Of Mind"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am7, Asus4, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, C6, F.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Empire State Of Mind" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 87 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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