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Au Clair de la Lune easy piano by numbers

Q: How many keys do I need for Au Clair de la Lune?

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

Q: What are the first notes of Au Clair de la Lune?

In numbers: 4 4 4 5 6 5 4 6 5 5 4. In letter notes: C C C D E D C E D D C.

French folk song · 38 s · 44 notes · public domain

Au Clair de la Lune is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 6 keys, about 38 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Au clair de la lune, mon ami Pierrot,

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

Au Clair de la Lune piano notes: C C C D E D C E D D C · C C C D E D C E D D C · D D D D A A D C B A G …

The number sheet

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

4CAu4Cclair4Cde5Dla6Elu5Dne,4Cmon6Ea5Dmi5DPier4Crot,

4Cprê4Cte4C-moi5Dta6Eplu5Dme4Cpour6Eé5Dcrire5Dun4Cmot.

5DMa5Dchan5Ddel5Dle est2Amor2Ate,5Dje4Cn'ai3Bplus2Ade1Gfeu.

4COu4Cvre4C-moi5Dta6Epor5Dte4Cpour6El'a5Dmour5Dde4CDieu.

How to play Au Clair de la Lune on the piano

A French folk song from the 18th century. In 1860 it became the first human voice ever recorded, on Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville's phonautograph.

This easy version uses 6 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 44 notes, about 38 seconds at 100 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in French.

Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.

Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.

Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.

Want the rhythm too? Press 🌧 Falling notes: each note falls onto its key, and its length shows how long to hold it (how falling notes work).

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The keys

Number	Note	Key	Where
1	G	G3	below middle C
2	A	A3	below middle C
3	B	B3	below middle C
4	C	C4	middle C
5	D	D4	above middle C
6	E	E4	above middle C

Number

Note

Key

Where

below middle C

middle C

above middle C

Au Clair de la Lune in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C C C D E D C E D D C
Au clair de la lune, mon ami Pierrot,

C C C D E D C E D D C
prête-moi ta plume pour écrire un mot.

D D D D A A D C B A G
Ma chandelle est morte, je n'ai plus de feu.

C C C D E D C E D D C
Ouvre-moi ta porte pour l'amour de Dieu.

Questions

How do you play Au Clair de la Lune on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 6 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 4 4 4 5 6 5 4 6 5 5 4 (in letter notes: C C C D E D C E D D C). The whole song lasts about 38 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Au Clair de la Lune?

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

What are the first notes of Au Clair de la Lune?

In numbers: 4 4 4 5 6 5 4 6 5 5 4. In letter notes: C C C D E D C E D D C.

Is Au Clair de la Lune free to play and share?

Yes. Au Clair de la Lune is in the public domain (French 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 1–6 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 38 seconds at 100 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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The number sheet

How to play Au Clair de la Lune on the piano

The keys

Au Clair de la Lune in letter notes

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