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Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic easy piano by numbers

William Steffe, tune of John Brown's Body; Julia Ward Howe, Battle Hymn of the Republic (1861) · 11 s · 29 notes · public domain

Battle Hymn of the Republic is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 8 keys, about 11 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic piano notes: G G G G F E G C · D E E E D C C C · A A A B C C B A …

The number sheet

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

3G·3G·3G·3G·2F·1E·3G·6C·
7D·8E·8E·8E·7D·6C·6C·6C·
4A·4A·4A·5B·6C·6C·5B·4A·
3G·4A·3G·1E·3G·

How to play Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic on the piano

The American hymn of the Civil War, with its rolling « Glory, glory, hallelujah ». The tune was a camp-meeting song of the 1850s, credited to William Steffe, and Julia Ward Howe wrote the words in 1861. This is the opening line, in C major, all on white keys.

This easy version uses 8 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 29 notes, about 11 seconds at 84 BPM in 4/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: E4 (above 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. 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).
  5. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1EE4above middle C
2FF4above middle C
3GG4above middle C
4AA4above middle C
5BB4above middle C
6CC5above middle C
7DD5above middle C
8EE5above middle C

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Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G G G G F E G C

D E E E D C C C

A A A B C C B A

G A G E G

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 8 keys: put a finger on key 1, E4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 3 3 3 3 2 1 3 6 (in letter notes: G G G G F E G C). The whole song lasts about 11 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic?

8 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = E, 2 = F, 3 = G, 4 = A, 5 = B, 6 = C, 7 = D, 8 = E.

What are the first notes of Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic?

In numbers: 3 3 3 3 2 1 3 6. In letter notes: G G G G F E G C.

Is Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic free to play and share?

Yes. Steffe · Battle Hymn of the Republic is in the public domain (William Steffe, tune of John Brown's Body; Julia Ward Howe, Battle Hymn of the Republic (1861)). 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 1–8 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 11 seconds at 84 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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