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Greensleeves piano notes: A C D E F E D B · G A B C A A G♯ A · B G♯ E A C D E F …
The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.
The English tune "Greensleeves", from the 16th century, legend has it written by King Henry VIII. Here in A minor, with its G♯.
This easy version uses 10 white keys and the right hand only: 37 notes, about 27 seconds at 107 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.
| Number | Note | Key | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | E4 | above middle C |
| 2 | F♯ | F♯4 | above middle C |
| 3 | G | G4 | above middle C |
| 4 | G♯ | G♯4 | above middle C |
| 5 | A | A4 | above middle C |
| 6 | B | B4 | above middle C |
| 7 | C | C5 | above middle C |
| 8 | D | D5 | above middle C |
| 9 | E | E5 | above middle C |
| 10 | F | F5 | above middle C |
A C D E F E D B
G A B C A A G♯ A
B G♯ E A C D E F
E D B G A B C B
A G♯ F♯ G♯ A
10 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = E, 2 = F♯, 3 = G, 4 = G♯, 5 = A, 6 = B, 7 = C, 8 = D, 9 = E, 10 = F.
In numbers: 5 7 8 9 10 9 8 6. In letter notes: A C D E F E D B.
Yes. Greensleeves is in the public domain (English tune (16th century)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.
Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–10 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.
The whole song lasts 27 seconds at 107 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.