Let It Go (Frozen)
The song that brought a generation of children to the piano – with a chorus spanning an octave.
The piece at a glance
- Composer
- Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez
- Year
- 2013
- Origin
- Film score for Frozen
- Key
- A♭ major
- Level
- Intermediate
- Keys recommended
- 76
How difficult is it?
The accompaniment is easy to grip, the melody is wide. In A flat major with four flats, which makes it look harder than it is.
The real hurdle
The four flats. Play the scale through slowly once and half the work is done.
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 range upward for the chorus. For singing along a transpose function is worth gold – the original key sits high.
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 Let It Go (Frozen)?
The accompaniment is easy to grip, the melody is wide. In A flat major with four flats, which makes it look harder than it is.
What key is Let It Go (Frozen) in?
Let It Go (Frozen) is in A♭ major.
How many keys do you need for Let It Go (Frozen)?
76 keys are recommended.
Who composed Let It Go (Frozen)?
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, 2013.
Can you download the sheet music for Let It Go (Frozen) 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 Let It Go (Frozen)?
Four to eight weeks.
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