Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Gumtree Family". Key of A, 144 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

The Gumtree Family — Simple Sheet Music

"The Gumtree Family" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 144 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(A)What’s that there, (D)can you see? I (A)won der (F#m)what that (B7)thing can be. (A)Now it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree, (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly. It (D)flies up on a high, (A)lands on a branch, (B7)makes this on her sound: koo ka koo ka koo ka. You guessed it, it’s a kookaburra! And (A)when it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree it’s (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly. (A)What’s that there, (D)can you see? I (A)won der (F#m)what that (B7)thing can be. (A)Slee ping up there (D)in the (D#dim)tree, (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly. It (D)sits up on a branch, (A)chews the leaves, branch, (B7)baby this on her back: (do you know what it is?) You guessed it, it’s a koala! And (A)when it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree it’s (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 144 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: The Wiggles

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How to Play "The Gumtree Family" 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.