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Air gallois · Deck the Halls easy piano by numbers

Traditional Welsh air « Nos Galan » (16th century), Deck the Halls (lyrics 1862) · 34 s · 68 notes · public domain

Deck the Halls is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 9 keys, about 34 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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

Air gallois · Deck the Halls piano notes: G F E D C D E C · D E F D E D C B · C G F E D C D E …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Air gallois · Deck the Halls on the piano

A merry Christmas carol with its famous « fa la la » refrain. The tune is a Welsh winter song from the sixteenth century, and the English words were written in 1862. It is in C major, as played here, all on white keys.

This easy version uses 9 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 68 notes, about 34 seconds at 112 BPM in 4/4 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. 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
1BB3below middle C
2CC4middle C
3DD4above middle C
4EE4above middle C
5FF4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C
8BB4above middle C
9CC5above middle C

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Air gallois · Deck the Halls in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G F E D C D E C

D E F D E D C B

C G F E D C D E

C D E F D E D C

B C D E F D E F

G D E F G A B C

B A G G F E D C

D E C A A A A G

F E D C

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Air gallois · Deck the Halls on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 9 keys: put a finger on key 1, B3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 6 5 4 3 2 3 4 2 (in letter notes: G F E D C D E C). The whole song lasts about 34 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Air gallois · Deck the Halls?

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

What are the first notes of Air gallois · Deck the Halls?

In numbers: 6 5 4 3 2 3 4 2. In letter notes: G F E D C D E C.

Is Air gallois · Deck the Halls free to play and share?

Yes. Air gallois · Deck the Halls is in the public domain (Traditional Welsh air « Nos Galan » (16th century), Deck the Halls (lyrics 1862)). 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 34 seconds at 112 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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