Kiss the Rain
Yiruma’s second big piece – calmer than River Flows in You, but with more sharps.
The piece at a glance
- Composer
- Yiruma
- Year
- 2003
- Origin
- Album From the Yellow Room
- Key
- B major
- Level
- Intermediate
- Keys recommended
- 61 are enough
How difficult is it?
A relaxed tempo, but many sharps and an accompaniment that has to stay even.
The real hurdle
Five sharps. Anyone who has only practised in C major needs time for the hand position here.
How long does it take?
Four to six 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?
As with River Flows in You: the pedal carries the piece.
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 Kiss the Rain?
A relaxed tempo, but many sharps and an accompaniment that has to stay even.
What key is Kiss the Rain in?
Kiss the Rain is in B major.
How many keys do you need for Kiss the Rain?
An instrument with 61 keys is enough for this piece.
Who composed Kiss the Rain?
Yiruma, 2003.
Can you download the sheet music for Kiss the Rain 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 Kiss the Rain?
Four to six weeks.
If this suits you
River Flows in You YirumaThe most searched-for modern piano piece – often mistaken for a Twilight theme, in fact written in 2001.
Comptine d'un autre été Yann TiersenAmélie’s theme – eight notes in the left hand, a melody in the right, and unmistakable all the same.