About “The Old Rugged Cross”

Can I learn "The Old Rugged Cross" 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 Old Rugged Cross" with hands-separate practice in C at 108 BPM.

What key is "The Old Rugged Cross" by Rev. George Bennard played in?

The Old Rugged Cross is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Old Rugged Cross"?

The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "The Old Rugged Cross" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "The Old Rugged Cross"?

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

Who composed "The Old Rugged Cross"?

"The Old Rugged Cross" was originally performed by Rev. George Bennard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Rev. George Bennard can I play here?

Try "The Old Rugged Cross", "The Old Rugged Cross", "The Old Rugged Cross". 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 Old Rugged Cross"?

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 Old Rugged Cross" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "The Old Rugged Cross"?

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 Old Rugged Cross" is in the key of C at 108 BPM.