This game (No Game No Life)

Fast from the first second, with an intro that starts without a run-up – one of the pieces anime pianists measure themselves against.

Level Advanced common arrangement

Key D minor Suzuki

Keys 88 recommended

Year 2014 composed

The piece at a glance

Composer: Konomi Suzuki
Year: 2014
Origin: Opening theme of the anime series
Key: D minor
Level: Advanced
Keys recommended: 88

How difficult is it?

Consistently high tempo, semiquavers in both hands, no resting points. Stamina and fluency at the same time.

The real hurdle

Tempo comes last. Practise fast from the start and you lock in the inaccuracies that will not come out later.

How long does it take?

Three to six months.

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?

Demands a fast action. On sluggish keyboards notes fall through the cracks.

Instruments that suit it

Roland FP-E50 EU approx. €690–780
Portable digital piano with PHA-4 Standard action.

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845 EU approx. €2,200–2,600
The Clavinova upper class: GrandTouch-S action with wooden keys – CFX plus Bösendorfer Imperial on board.

Kawai MP11SE EU approx. €2,200–2,350
Stage piano with Grand Feel action.

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 This game (No Game No Life)?

Consistently high tempo, semiquavers in both hands, no resting points. Stamina and fluency at the same time.

What key is This game (No Game No Life) in?

This game (No Game No Life) is in D minor.

How many keys do you need for This game (No Game No Life)?

88 keys are recommended.

Who composed This game (No Game No Life)?

Konomi Suzuki, 2014.

Can you download the sheet music for This game (No Game No Life) 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 This game (No Game No Life)?

Three to six months.

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