🎹 River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified)

Yiruma- F.J. Meca · Beginner · 559 notes· Tempo 110 BPM· 6,000 views· Update 25/12/2025 · Piano
🎭 Emotional Character
Radiant and warm, full of unclouded optimism, moving without effort or hesitation — woven into a continuous, unbroken line.
Major Flowing tempo Moderate dynamics Flowing texture Leaping melody
📥 Downloads
👤 Suggested For
🌱 Complete Beginners 📖 Early Learners ✋ Average Hand Size 🎼 Scale Technique Focus 👨‍🏫 Teaching Repertoire
⏰ Estimated Practice Time
1
weeks to performance-ready
A comfortable piece to learn in a few sessions — great for building confidence.
3hper week
9htotal est.
3hard segments
* Estimate assumes ~3h focused practice/week for an average-level student at this difficulty tier.
🎯 Difficulty Assessment
Beginner
21 / 100
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Accessible - both hands stay in comfortable positions

559
Total Notes
30%
Interleaved
1.9
Avg N/Beat
0
Ornaments
🤝 Hands mostly independent 📏 Comfortable note range ⏳ Short & manageable
🎚 Dynamics
f
Uniform f - very little dynamic contrast
Avg velocity 80/127  ·  Spread 0  ·  Range 80–80
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🎹 Note Range - Piano Keyboard
Upper dot = RH (Right Hand) Lower dot = LH (Left Hand) White dot on black key = sharp/flat note used
📐 Note Range per Hand  ·  Sheet Preview
🤚 Left Hand
LowestF2
HighestG4
Span26 st (2Oct+M2)
Notes182
Widest leap12 st  C4→C3
🖐 Right Hand
LowestB3
HighestG5
Span20 st (1Oct+m6)
Notes377
Widest leap13 st  B3→C5
🖐 Hand Span & Chord Density
Max chord span: 4 semitones (M3)
0 stOctave2 Oct
Avg chord: 2 notes  ·  2 chords
Max chord span: 0 semitones (Unison)
0 stOctave2 Oct
Avg chord: 0 notes  ·  0 chords
↪️ Scales & Thumb Crossing
Detected 8 scale/arpeggio runs requiring thumb crossing. This piece has extensive running passages — smooth thumb-under technique is essential.
🖐 RH: 8 runs · longest 5 notes
🤚 LH: 0 runs · longest 2 notes
🔁 Repeating Phrases
68%
Repeated
54 of 79 bars share repeated material — over half the piece repeats, meaning you only need to truly master 25 unique bars.
Repeated bar Unique bar
🎯 Suggested Practice Passages ?Each "passage" is 2 consecutive measures (ô nhịp). The algorithm scores every passage by note density and interval leaps, then picks the 3 hardest for focused practice.
The hardest passages in this piece — spend extra time here before running the full piece.
📍 Measures 7–8
Hardest
📍 Measures 15–16
2nd hardest
📍 Measures 47–48
3rd hardest
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified) on piano?
River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified) is rated Beginner on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 21/100. It was composed by Yiruma- F.J. Meca. This piece is suitable for beginners who have mastered basic hand coordination and simple scales. The piece runs approximately 2m 52s. It contains 559 notes in total.
How long does it take to learn River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified)?
Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified) to a performance-ready level takes approximately 1 weeks (~9 total practice hours) for a beginner level student. A comfortable piece to learn in a few sessions — great for building confidence.
Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified)?
You can download the piano sheet music PDF for River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified) directly on this page. The sheet is 2 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.
Is there a video tutorial for River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified) piano?
Yes — a piano video tutorial for River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified) is embedded on this page. You can watch it here or follow the 'Play on YouTube' link. The tutorial covers the full arrangement at 110 BPM.
What piano level is required to play River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified)?
River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified) is suited for Beginner level pianists (difficulty score 21/100). It is a great choice for students who have mastered basic hand coordination and simple pieces.
What is the mood or feel of River Flows in You Piano (Very Simplified)?
Radiant and warm, full of unclouded optimism, moving without effort or hesitation — woven into a continuous, unbroken line. It belongs to the Piano genre. The piece is played at 110 BPM.