The Sailor's Hornpipe

by Traditional
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The Sailor's Hornpipe — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "The Sailor's Hornpipe" by Traditional 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 C, 180 BPM.

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

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About “The Sailor's Hornpipe”

What key is "The Sailor's Hornpipe" by Traditional played in?
The Sailor's Hornpipe 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 Sailor's Hornpipe"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Sailor's Hornpipe" 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 Sailor's Hornpipe"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Sailor's Hornpipe"?
"The Sailor's Hornpipe" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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