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Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen easy piano by numbers

Joseph Haydn, Kaiserhymne (1797), the tune of Das Lied der Deutschen · 38 s · 56 notes · public domain

Das Lied der Deutschen is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 11 keys, about 38 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen piano notes: C D E D F E D B · C A G F E D E C · G D E D B G F E …

The number sheet

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

3C·4D·5E·4D·6F·5E·4D·2B·
3C·9A·8G·6F·5E·4D·5E·3C·
8G·4D·5E·4D·2B·1G·6F·5E·
4D·2B·1G·8G·6F·5E·5E·7F♯·
7F♯·8G·8G·11C·10B·10B·9A·8G·
9A·8G·8G·6F·5E·4D·5E·6F·
8G·9A·6F·4D·3C·5E·4D·3C·

How to play Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen on the piano

The melody of the German national anthem, composed by Joseph Haydn in 1797 as an imperial hymn for the Austrian emperor and later used for the Song of the Germans, written in 1841. Here the tune alone, without any words, in C major on white keys apart from one F sharp.

This easy version uses 11 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 56 notes, about 38 seconds at 76 BPM in 4/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses. Key 1 comes only twice: rest your thumb on key 2, B3, and move your hand down for key 1 when it comes.
  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
1GG3below middle C
2BB3below middle C
3CC4middle C
4DD4above middle C
5EE4above middle C
6FF4above middle C
7F♯F♯4above middle C
8GG4above middle C
9AA4above middle C
10BB4above middle C
11CC5above middle C

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Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C D E D F E D B

C A G F E D E C

G D E D B G F E

D B G G F E E F♯

F♯ G G C B B A G

A G G F E D E F

G A F D C E D C

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Questions

How do you play Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 11 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 3 4 5 4 6 5 4 2 (in letter notes: C D E D F E D B). The whole song lasts about 38 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen?

11 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = B, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = F, 7 = F♯, 8 = G, 9 = A, 10 = B, 11 = C.

What are the first notes of Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen?

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

Is Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen free to play and share?

Yes. Haydn · Das Lied der Deutschen is in the public domain (Joseph Haydn, Kaiserhymne (1797), the tune of Das Lied der Deutschen). 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 1–10 (0 for 10) and the letters shown on the keys 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 76 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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