The Little Drummer Boy — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "The Little Drummer Boy" by John S. Hord 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 Bb, 78 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 Little Drummer Boy”
- What key is "The Little Drummer Boy" by John S. Hord played in?
- The Little Drummer Boy 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 Little Drummer Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Little Drummer Boy" 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 Little Drummer Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Little Drummer Boy"?
- "The Little Drummer Boy" was originally performed by John S. Hord. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John S. Hord can I play here?
- Try "Do You Hear What I Hear", "Jingle Bell Rock", "Joy To The World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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