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Fairytale Opening โ Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
About โFairytale Openingโ
Watch "Fairytale Opening" by John Powell in falling notes style โ like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 90 BPM.
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Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- Can I learn "Fairytale Opening" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes โ 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 "Fairytale Opening" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
- What key is "Fairytale Opening" by John Powell played in?
- Fairytale Opening 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 "Fairytale Opening"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fairytale Opening" easy to play on piano?
- Yes โ this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fairytale Opening"?
- Yes โ registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fairytale Opening"?
- "Fairytale Opening" was originally performed by John Powell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Powell can I play here?
- Try "HOW BAD CAN I BE", "THNEEDVILLE", "FUNERAL FOR A TREE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Fairytale Opening"?
- 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 "Fairytale Opening" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Fairytale Opening"?
- 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. "Fairytale Opening" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
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