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Brahms · Waltz

Brahms, Waltz Op. 39 No. 15 (1865) · 25 s · 63 notes · public domain
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Brahms · Waltz piano notes: E C C E E C C E · F G F E D E C C · G A E E G A E E …

The number sheet

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

4E·2C·2C·4E·4E·2C·2C·4E·
5F·7G·5F·4E·3D·4E·2C·2C·
7G·8A·4E·4E·7G·8A·4E·4E·
7G·9B·8A·7G·6F♯·7G·1B·1B·
4E·4E·2C·2C·4E·4E·2C·2C·
4E·5F·7G·5F·4E·3D·4E·2C·
2C·7G·8A·4E·4E·7G·8A·4E·
4E·7G·9B·8A·7G·6F♯·7G·

How to play Brahms · Waltz on the piano

Johannes Brahms's Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 39 No. 15 (1865), the gentlest of his sixteen waltzes. Here in C major, with one F♯.

This easy version uses 9 white keys and the right hand only: 63 notes, about 25 seconds at 115 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: B3 (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
1BB3below middle C
2CC4middle C
3DD4above middle C
4EE4above middle C
5FF4above middle C
6F♯F♯4above middle C
7GG4above middle C
8AA4above middle C
9BB4above middle C

Brahms · Waltz in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E C C E E C C E

F G F E D E C C

G A E E G A E E

G B A G F♯ G B B

E E C C E E C C

E F G F E D E C

C G A E E G A E

E G B A G F♯ G

Questions

How many keys do I need for Brahms · Waltz?

9 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = B, 2 = C, 3 = D, 4 = E, 5 = F, 6 = F♯, 7 = G, 8 = A, 9 = B.

What are the first notes of Brahms · Waltz?

In numbers: 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 4. In letter notes: E C C E E C C E.

Is Brahms · Waltz free to play and share?

Yes. Brahms · Waltz is in the public domain (Brahms, Waltz Op. 39 No. 15 (1865)). 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 1–9 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 25 seconds at 115 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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