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This sheet was made from OnlinePianist’s YouTube piano video, “Death Note Opening 1 - "The World" - EASY Piano Tutorial”. Watch it, then keep practicing here.
How to play “the WORLD” by Nightmare, the first opening theme from Death Note (デスノート) on piano! Check out the full piano tutorial for “the World” (Death Note Opening 1) here.Open on YouTube
The World by Death Note Opening 1
About “The World”
This medium level song is in the key of Bm at 95 BPM. Uploaded by Rafael.
Questions about this song (8)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The World"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The World" by Death Note Opening 1 played in?
- The World is arranged in the key of Bm on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The World"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The World" 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 World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The World"?
- "The World" was originally performed by Death Note Opening 1. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 World". Key of Bm, 95 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.
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