🎹 Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified

Jamie Duffy · Intermediate · 233 notes· Tempo 141 BPM· 31,300 views· Update 06/01/2026 · Piano · Classical piano · Piano cổ điển · piano EASY · piano dễ
🎭 Emotional Character
Shadowy and elusive, never quite resolving, propelled and urgent, barely pausing — woven into a continuous, unbroken line.
Minor Fast tempo Moderate dynamics Flowing texture Wide-ranging melody
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👤 Suggested For
📖 Early Learners 🎓 Intermediate Students ✋ Average Hand Size
⏰ Estimated Practice Time
4
weeks to performance-ready
Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.
4hper week
22htotal est.
3hard segments
* Estimate assumes ~4h focused practice/week for an average-level student at this difficulty tier.
🎯 Difficulty Assessment
Intermediate
39 / 100
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Moderate - requires coordination between hands

233
Total Notes
64%
Interleaved
2.31
Avg N/Beat
0
Ornaments
Score Breakdown
🎼 Hand Interleaving 25/25
64% of notes interleave - very dense layering, both hands constantly active
Note Density per Beat 2/30
Busiest beats: 3 notes/beat (avg 2.31) - comfortable density
Ornaments & Grace Notes 0/20
0 ornamental notes (0%) - no significant ornamentation
📏 Pitch Range (per hand) 6/15
Right: E4–G6 (27 st) | Left: B2–B3 (12 st)
Largest Interval Leap 2/10
12 st (Oct) - mostly stepwise
# Chromatic Complexity 2/8
25% black-key notes - some accidentals
Polyphony / Voices 2/7
~1.9 notes active per beat (max 2) - occasional two-voice texture
Piece Length 0/5
48s - short piece
🎚 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
LowestB2
HighestB3
Span12 st (Oct)
Notes40
Widest leap12 st  B3→B2
🖐 Right Hand
LowestE4
HighestG6
Span27 st (2Oct+m3)
Notes193
Widest leap7 st  E5→B5
🖐 Hand Span & Chord Density
Max chord span: 0 semitones (Unison)
0 stOctave2 Oct
Avg chord: 0 notes  ·  0 chords
Max chord span: 0 semitones (Unison)
0 stOctave2 Oct
Avg chord: 0 notes  ·  0 chords
↪️ Scales & Thumb Crossing
No significant scale runs detected — this piece does not heavily rely on thumb-crossing technique.
🔁 Repeating Phrases
17%
Repeated
Only 5 of 29 bars repeat — this piece is largely through-composed with mostly unique material throughout.
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 10–11
Hardest
📍 Measures 13–14
2nd hardest
📍 Measures 19–20
3rd hardest
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified on piano?
Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 39/100. It was composed by Jamie Duffy. Players should be comfortable with moderate hand independence, chord playing, and consistent rhythm. The piece runs approximately 48s. It contains 233 notes in total.
How long does it take to learn Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified?
Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified to a performance-ready level takes approximately 4 weeks (~22 total practice hours) for a intermediate level student. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.
Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified?
You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified directly on this page. The sheet is 1 page long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.
Is there a video tutorial for Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified piano?
Yes — a piano video tutorial for Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano 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 141 BPM.
What piano level is required to play Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified?
Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified is suited for Intermediate level pianists (difficulty score 39/100). You'll need to be comfortable with both hands independently, chord patterns, and steady rhythm before tackling this piece.
What is the mood or feel of Solas - Jamie Duffy Piano Simplified?
Shadowy and elusive, never quite resolving, propelled and urgent, barely pausing — woven into a continuous, unbroken line. It belongs to the Piano · Classical piano · Piano cổ điển · piano EASY · piano dễ genre. The piece is played at 141 BPM.