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Easy piano · 7 keys

Alouette

French-Canadian folk song · 28 s · 67 notes · public domain
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Alouette, gentille alouette,

The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Alouette piano notes: C D E E D C D E C G · C D E E D C D E C · C D E F G G G G …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

2CA3Dlou4Eet4Ete,3Dgen2Ctil3Dle a4Elou2Cet1Gte,
2Ca3Dlou4Eet4Ete,3Dje2Cte3Dplu4Eme2Crai.
2CJe3Dte4Eplu5Fme6Grai6Gla6Gtê6Gte,
6Gje7Ate6Gplu5Fme4Erai3Dla2Ctê2Cte,
6Get6Gla6Gtête !1GEt1Gla1Gtête !
6GA6Glou6Gette !1GA1Glou1Gette !6GOh !
2CA3Dlou4Eet4Ete,3Dgen2Ctil3Dle a4Elou2Cet1Gte,
2Ca3Dlou4Eet4Ete,3Dje2Cte3Dplu4Eme2Crai.

How to play Alouette on the piano

A French-Canadian song, where one voice calls and the others answer, naming the parts of the lark one by one.

This easy version uses 7 white keys and the right hand only: 67 notes, about 28 seconds at 110 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in French.

  1. Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1GG3below middle C
2CC4middle C
3DD4above middle C
4EE4above middle C
5FF4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C

Alouette in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C D E E D C D E C G
Alouette, gentille alouette,

C D E E D C D E C
alouette, je te plumerai.

C D E F G G G G
Je te plumerai la tête,

G A G F E D C C
je te plumerai la tête,

G G G G G G
et la tête ! Et la tête !

G G G G G G G
Alouette ! Alouette ! Oh !

C D E E D C D E C G
Alouette, gentille alouette,

C D E E D C D E C
alouette, je te plumerai.

Questions

How many keys do I need for Alouette?

7 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = C, 3 = D, 4 = E, 5 = F, 6 = G, 7 = A.

What are the first notes of Alouette?

In numbers: 2 3 4 4 3 2 3 4 2 1. In letter notes: C D E E D C D E C G.

Is Alouette free to play and share?

Yes. Alouette is in the public domain (French-Canadian folk song). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–7 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 28 seconds at 110 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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