About “'Round Midnight”

Why does "'Round Midnight" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "'Round Midnight".

What key is "'Round Midnight" by Thelonious Monk played in?

'Round Midnight is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "'Round Midnight"?

The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "'Round Midnight" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "'Round Midnight"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "'Round Midnight"?

"'Round Midnight" was originally performed by Thelonious Monk. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Thelonious Monk can I play here?

Try "Blue Monk", "Blue Monk", "'Round Midnight". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "'Round Midnight"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "'Round Midnight".

Can I see all the notes in "'Round Midnight"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.