Other arrangements of The Maker
Pick a learning view.
(Dm)Oh,
oh, deep (F)wa ter,
(Dm)black
and cold (C)like the (F)night.
I (Bb)stand with arms wide o pen,
I’ve (F)run a twist ed mile.
I’m a stran ger
in the (C)eyes
of the Mak er.
I (Dm)could not see
for the fog in my (F)eyes.
ters
And I (Dm)could not feel
for the (C)feel in my (F)life.
From a (Bb)cross the great di vide,
in the dis tance I ver saw a light.
den,
Jean Bap tiste
walk ing (C)to me
with the Mak er.
So my (Dm)bod y
is bent and bro ken
by long
and dan g’rous sleep.
Well, I can’t work
the fields of (C)A bra ham
and (F)turn my head a way.
I’m not a stran ger
in the (C)hands
of the Mak er.
Broth er ing
in the (C)eyes
of the Mak er,
oh, (Bb)burn ing
in the (C)eyes
of the Mak er.
The Maker — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Maker" by Dave Matthews Band 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 F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Maker”
- Can I learn "The Maker" 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 Maker" with hands-separate practice in F at 100 BPM.
- What key is "The Maker" by Dave Matthews Band played in?
- The Maker is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Maker"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Maker" 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 Maker"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Maker"?
- "The Maker" was originally performed by Dave Matthews Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Maker"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Dave Matthews Band can I play here?
- Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Christmas Song". 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 Maker"?
- 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 Maker" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Maker"?
- 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 Maker" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.