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The Erie Canal — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Erie Canal" by Eric Baumgartner 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 G, 152 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 “The Erie Canal”
- Can I learn "The Erie Canal" 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 Erie Canal" with hands-separate practice in G at 152 BPM.
- What key is "The Erie Canal" by Eric Baumgartner played in?
- The Erie Canal is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Erie Canal"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Erie Canal" 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 "The Erie Canal"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Erie Canal"?
- "The Erie Canal" was originally performed by Eric Baumgartner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Eric Baumgartner can I play here?
- Try "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Ain't She Sweet", "Alexander's Ragtime Band". 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 Erie Canal"?
- 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 Erie Canal" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Erie Canal"?
- 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 Erie Canal" is in the key of G at 152 BPM.