About “The Best Of Times”

Can I learn "The Best Of Times" 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 "The Best Of Times" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 220 BPM.

What key is "The Best Of Times" by Jerry Herman played in?

The Best Of Times 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 "The Best Of Times"?

The arrangement plays at 220 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "The Best Of Times" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "The Best Of Times"?

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

Who composed "The Best Of Times"?

"The Best Of Times" was originally performed by Jerry Herman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "The Best Of Times"?

This arrangement uses 38 chords: Ab, Am, Am6, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, +30 more.

What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?

Try "PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES", "Hello Dolly", "Mame". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Best Of Times"?

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 "The Best Of Times" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "The Best Of Times"?

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. "The Best Of Times" is in the key of Bb at 220 BPM.