Glass Beads

by William Gillock
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Lyrics

Pret ty glass beads,

pret ty glass beads,

or ange and pur ple and red and green.

Pret ty glass beads,

pret ty glass beads,

aren’t these the pret ti est beads you’ve seen?

Glass Beads — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Glass Beads" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Glass Beads”

Can I play "Glass Beads" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Glass Beads" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Glass Beads" by William Gillock played in?
Glass Beads 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 "Glass Beads"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Glass Beads" 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 "Glass Beads"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Glass Beads"?
"Glass Beads" was originally performed by William Gillock. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by William Gillock can I play here?
Try "Adagio Esotico", "A Memory Of Vienna", "Argentina". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Glass Beads"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Glass Beads" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Glass Beads"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Glass Beads" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.