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’Tis the gift to be (C)sim ple, ’tis the (C)gift to be free, ’tis the (C)gift to come down (G7)where we ought to be, and (C)when we find our selves in the place just (C)right, ’twill (C)be in the val ley of (C)love and de light.
When true sim (Dm7)plic i ty is gained, to (C)bow and to (Am7)bend we (G7)shan’t be a shamed.
To (C)turn, (F)turn will (C)be our de light, till by (G7)turn ing, turn ing we (F)come (Dm7)’round (C)right.
Simple Gifts — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Simple Gifts" by Traditional Shaker Hymn 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Simple Gifts”
- Can I learn "Simple Gifts" 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 "Simple Gifts" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Simple Gifts" by Traditional Shaker Hymn played in?
- Simple Gifts 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 "Simple Gifts"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Simple Gifts" 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 "Simple Gifts"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Simple Gifts"?
- "Simple Gifts" was originally performed by Traditional Shaker Hymn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Simple Gifts"?
- 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 "Simple Gifts" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Simple Gifts"?
- 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. "Simple Gifts" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
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