About “Tubular Bells”

Why does "Tubular Bells" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Tubular Bells".

What key is "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield played in?

Tubular Bells 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 "Tubular Bells"?

The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Tubular Bells" 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 "Tubular Bells"?

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

Who composed "Tubular Bells"?

"Tubular Bells" was originally performed by Mike Oldfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Mike Oldfield can I play here?

Try "Tubular Bells". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Tubular Bells"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Tubular Bells".

Can I see all the notes in "Tubular Bells"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 144 BPM.