Nuvole Bianche
Einaudi’s most played piece – it starts almost like a beginner’s exercise and ends at concert level.
The piece at a glance
- Composer
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Year
- 2004
- Origin
- Album Una Mattina
- Key
- B♭ minor
- Level
- Intermediate
- Keys recommended
- 88
How difficult is it?
Begins plainly and builds into continuous arpeggios across both hands. The opening is beginner material, the ending is not.
The real hurdle
The shift from the calm opening to the running arpeggios in the middle section catches many people out.
How long does it take?
The opening straight away, the complete piece in several 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?
The arpeggios run across the full range – 88 keys and a good pedal.
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 Nuvole Bianche?
Begins plainly and builds into continuous arpeggios across both hands. The opening is beginner material, the ending is not.
What key is Nuvole Bianche in?
Nuvole Bianche is in B♭ minor.
How many keys do you need for Nuvole Bianche?
88 keys are recommended.
Who composed Nuvole Bianche?
Ludovico Einaudi, 2004.
Can you download the sheet music for Nuvole Bianche 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 Nuvole Bianche?
The opening straight away, the complete piece in several months.
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