Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Learning To Be Silent". Key of Db, 80 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

Learning To Be Silent — Simple Sheet Music

"Learning To Be Silent" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(Ab6/9)Swal low ing my words, (Ab6/9)star ing at the floor, (Fm11)count ing lit tle cracks in the (Cm11)tile, (Bbm7)strug gl ing to smile with out (Ebsus)chok ing, (Eb)learn ing to be (Ab6/9)si lent. (Ab6/9)Watch ing how the dust (Ab6/9)danc es out the door, (Fm11)no tic ing my hands start to (Cm11)shake, (Bbm7)con tem plat ing tak ing up (Eb9sus)smok ing, (Eb)learn ing to be (Ab6/9)si lent. Al ways hear ing, “Hush, Eth el!” “Please, Vi!” (Eb)“Let’s not have this con ver (Abmaj7)sa tion.” And so I stand by while my mind takes a (Db)small va ca (Eb)tion. La la la la la (Ab)la la (Bbm)la. (Ab6/9)Mak ing lit tle sounds (Ab6/9)oth er folks ig nore, (Fm11)Qui et ing the beat of my (Cm11)heart, (Bbm7)nev er be ing part of the (Eb9sus)mo ment, (Eb)learn ing to be (Ab6/9)si lent. Learn ing there are some top ics that we (Eb)don’t e ven (Ab)men tion, and (Bbm7)if they come (Cm7)up, then we (D)try to be (G)vague. There are (C)sub jects from which we di (Gm7)vert all at ten tion, and (Bbsus2)some we a (Csus2)void like the (Fsus)plague. (Dbmaj7)I’m be com ing a (Cm7)mime, bit ing my (Bbm7)tongue, bid ing my (Bbm7)time. Try ing not to (Ab6/9)scream; Try ing not to scream; (Ab6/9)man aged it be fore. man aged it be fore. (Edim7)Know ing if I’m going to sur vive, then, (Fm)dam mit, I’ve got to prac tice. Prac tice. Learn ing, hmm hmm (Ab6/9)hmm hmm.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Musical/Soundtrack
Key: Db
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Dean Pitchford

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How to Play "Learning To Be Silent" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.