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Lyrics
A (Am)hol i day a (G)hol i (Am)day, the first one of the (E)year.
Lord (C)Dar nell’s wife came (G)in to (Em)church, the (Am)gos pel (G)for to (Am)hear.
(Am)hol i day a (G)hol i (Am)day, the first one of the (E)year.
Lord (C)Dar nell’s wife came (G)in to (Em)church, the (Am)gos pel (G)for to (Am)hear.
Matty Groves — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Matty Groves" by English Folksong in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 144 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 “Matty Groves”
- Can I learn "Matty Groves" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 "Matty Groves" with hands-separate practice in A at 144 BPM.
- What key is "Matty Groves" by English Folksong played in?
- Matty Groves is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Matty Groves"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Matty Groves" 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 "Matty Groves"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Matty Groves"?
- "Matty Groves" was originally performed by English Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Matty Groves"?
- 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 "Matty Groves" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Matty Groves"?
- 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. "Matty Groves" is in the key of A at 144 BPM.