Call of Silence (Attack on Titan)
Ymir’s theme – a lament over a slow pulse, the most played piece from the series apart from the opening.
The piece at a glance
- Composer
- Hiroyuki Sawano
- Year
- 2017
- Origin
- Soundtrack of the anime series
- Key
- D minor
- Level
- Intermediate
- Keys recommended
- 88
How difficult is it?
Slow and harmonically clear, but with wide grips in the left hand and a melody that has to be carried across long arcs.
The real hurdle
The piece is almost always played too fast. It lives on the pauses between the phrases.
How long does it take?
Four to eight weeks.
A rule of thumb, not a rule – how fast it goes depends on prior experience and practice time. This level is an assessment, not a measurement: most pieces exist in arrangements ranging from heavily simplified to concert level. The rating refers to the common arrangement.
Which instrument suits it?
Needs pedal and low octaves. On 61 keys the bass that carries the piece is missing.
Instruments that suit it
Casio CDP-S360 EU approx. €450–500Portable digital piano with Scaled Hammer Action II action.
Yamaha CLP-825 EU approx. €1,350–1,650Cabinet digital piano with GrandTouch-S action.
Kawai MP7SE EU approx. €1,400–1,550The stage all-rounder with Kawai’s RHIII feel – favourite of many pianists with stage jobs.
The catalogue lists 233 instruments with verified data – key count, action and connections documented rather than claimed.
Where to find the sheet music
This piece is under copyright. Sheet music is available only from licensed publishers – free PDFs found online are usually not legal.
Modern editions and arrangements
Simplified versions, modern engraving and arrangements are available from the usual sheet music retailers. We will add direct links here shortly.
Frequently asked questions
How difficult is Call of Silence (Attack on Titan)?
Slow and harmonically clear, but with wide grips in the left hand and a melody that has to be carried across long arcs.
What key is Call of Silence (Attack on Titan) in?
Call of Silence (Attack on Titan) is in D minor.
How many keys do you need for Call of Silence (Attack on Titan)?
88 keys are recommended.
Who composed Call of Silence (Attack on Titan)?
Hiroyuki Sawano, 2017.
Can you download the sheet music for Call of Silence (Attack on Titan) for free?
This piece is under copyright. Sheet music is available only from licensed publishers – free PDFs found online are usually not legal.
How long does it take to learn Call of Silence (Attack on Titan)?
Four to eight weeks.
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