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Brahms · Lullaby

Brahms, Wiegenlied Op. 49 No. 4 (1868) · 38 s · 51 notes · public domain
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Brahms · Lullaby piano notes: E E G E E G E G · C B A A G D E F · D D E F D F B A …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Brahms · Lullaby on the piano

Johannes Brahms's Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4 (1868), "Guten Abend, gut' Nacht", the lullaby of every music box. Here in C major, on white keys only.

This easy version uses 8 white keys and the right hand only: 51 notes, about 38 seconds at 80 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: C4 (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
1CC4middle C
2DD4above middle C
3EE4above middle C
4FF4above middle C
5GG4above middle C
6AA4above middle C
7BB4above middle C
8CC5above middle C

Brahms · Lullaby in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E E G E E G E G

C B A A G D E F

D D E F D F B A

G B C C C C A F

G E C F G A G C

C C A F G E C F

E D C

Questions

How many keys do I need for Brahms · Lullaby?

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

What are the first notes of Brahms · Lullaby?

In numbers: 3 3 5 3 3 5 3 5. In letter notes: E E G E E G E G.

Is Brahms · Lullaby free to play and share?

Yes. Brahms · Lullaby is in the public domain (Brahms, Wiegenlied Op. 49 No. 4 (1868)). 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 38 seconds at 80 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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