The melody of Erik Satie's first Gymnopédie (1888), marked "slow and painful": the calmest piece of the piano repertoire. Here in C major, with a few black keys.
How many keys do I need for Satie · Gymnopédie No. 1?
11 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = E, 2 = G, 3 = A, 4 = A♯, 5 = B, 6 = C, 7 = D, 8 = D♯, 9 = E, 10 = F, 11 = G.
What are the first notes of Satie · Gymnopédie No. 1?
In numbers: 9 11 10 9 5 3 5 6. In letter notes: E G F E B A B C.
Is Satie · Gymnopédie No. 1 free to play and share?
Yes. Satie · Gymnopédie No. 1 is in the public domain (Erik Satie, Trois Gymnopédies (1888)). 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 1–11 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 41 seconds at 97 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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