Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?

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 "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"?

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. "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" is in the key of E at 130 BPM.

Rikki Don't Lose That Number — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan 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 E, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

We hear you’re (A)leav ing, town, he’s that’s O. (E)K. I thought our lit tle (A)wild time on had just be (E)gun. I guess you kind of (A)scared your self, games you turn and run. But if you have a (A)change of heart, (E7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; you don’t wan na (G)call no bod y else. Send it off in a (G)let ter to your self. (Cmaj7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; it’s the (Em)on ly one you own. You might (Cmaj7)use it if you feel (D)bet (A)ter when you get home. I have a (A)friend in town, he’s heard your (E)name. I We can go out (A)driv ing on had Slow Hand (E)Row. I We could stay in (A)side and play games you I don’t know. And you could have a (A)change of heart. (E7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; you don’t wan na (G)call no bod y else. Send it off in a (G)let ter to your self. (Cmaj7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber; it’s the (Em)on ly one you own. You might (Cmaj7)use it if you feel (D)bet (A)ter when you get home. You tell your self you’re (G#m7)not my kind, but you don’t e ven (C#m7)know your mind. And you could have a (A)change of heart. (E7)Rik ki, don’t lose that num (Rik ber, don’t lose that num (E9)Rik ki, don’t lose that num ber.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: E
Tempo: 130 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Steely Dan

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How to Play "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" 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.