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Bella Ciao easy piano by numbers

Q: How many keys do I need for Bella Ciao?

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

Q: What are the first notes of Bella Ciao?

In numbers: 1 2 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 2. In letter notes: E A B C A E A B C A.

Italian folk song · 36 s · 80 notes · public domain

Bella Ciao is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 7 keys, about 36 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Una mattina mi son svegliato,

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

Bella Ciao piano notes: E A B C A E A B C A · E A B C B A C B A E E E · E D E F F F E D F E …

The number sheet

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

1EU2Ana3Bmat4Cti2Ana1Emi2Ason3Bsve4Cglia2Ato,

1Eo2Abel3Bla4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala6Eciao6Eciao6Eciao!

6EU5Dna6Emat7Fti7Fna7Fmi6Eson5Dsve7Fglia6Eto

6Ee5Dho4Ctro3Bva6Eto4Cl'in3Bva2Asor.

1EO2Apar3Bti4Cgia2Ano,1Epor2Ata3Bmi4Cvi2Aa,

1Eo2Abel3Bla4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala4Cciao,3Bbel2Ala6Eciao6Eciao6Eciao!

6EO5Dpar6Eti7Fgia7Fno,7Fpor6Eta5Dmi7Fvi6Ea,

6Eché5Dmi4Csen3Bto6Edi4Cmo3B·2Arir.

How to play Bella Ciao on the piano

An Italian folk song, sung by the partisans of the Italian resistance during the Second World War, and heard all over the world again thanks to the series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).

This easy version uses 7 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 80 notes, about 36 seconds at 120 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in Italian.

Find key 1: E4 (above middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.

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	E	E4	above middle C
2	A	A4	above middle C
3	B	B4	above middle C
4	C	C5	above middle C
5	D	D5	above middle C
6	E	E5	above middle C
7	F	F5	above middle C

Number

Note

Key

Where

above middle C

Bella Ciao in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E A B C A E A B C A
Una mattina mi son svegliato,

E A B C B A C B A E E E
o bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao!

E D E F F F E D F E
Una mattina mi son svegliato

E D C B E C B A
e ho trovato l'invasor.

E A B C A E A B C A
O partigiano, portami via,

E A B C B A C B A E E E
o bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao!

E D E F F F E D F E
O partigiano, portami via,

E D C B E C B A
ché mi sento di morir.

Questions

How do you play Bella Ciao on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 7 keys: put a finger on key 1, E4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 1 2 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 2 (in letter notes: E A B C A E A B C A). The whole song lasts about 36 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Bella Ciao?

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

What are the first notes of Bella Ciao?

In numbers: 1 2 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 2. In letter notes: E A B C A E A B C A.

Is Bella Ciao free to play and share?

Yes. Bella Ciao is in the public domain (Italian 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 36 seconds at 120 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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Bella Ciao easy piano by numbers

The number sheet

How to play Bella Ciao on the piano

The keys

Bella Ciao in letter notes

Questions

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