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Easy piano · 6 keys

Hava Nagila

Traditional Hasidic tune, arranged by Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1918) · 22 s · 40 notes · public domain
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Hava Nagila piano notes: E E G♯ F E G♯ G♯ B · A G♯ A A C B A G♯ · F E F G♯ E E G♯ F …

The number sheet

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

1E·1E·3G♯·2F·1E·3G♯·3G♯·5B·
4A·3G♯·4A·4A·6C·5B·4A·3G♯·
2F·1E·2F·3G♯·1E·1E·3G♯·2F·
1E·3G♯·3G♯·5B·4A·3G♯·4A·4A·
6C·5B·4A·3G♯·2F·1E·2F·1E·

How to play Hava Nagila on the piano

The opening of "Hava Nagila", the traditional Hasidic tune arranged in 1918 and danced at every wedding and celebration. Here on the notes of A harmonic minor, with one black key (G♯).

This easy version uses 6 white keys and the right hand only: 40 notes, about 22 seconds at 88 BPM in 4/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: E4 (above 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
1EE4above middle C
2FF4above middle C
3G♯G♯4above middle C
4AA4above middle C
5BB4above middle C
6CC5above middle C

Hava Nagila in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E E G♯ F E G♯ G♯ B

A G♯ A A C B A G♯

F E F G♯ E E G♯ F

E G♯ G♯ B A G♯ A A

C B A G♯ F E F E

Questions

How many keys do I need for Hava Nagila?

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

What are the first notes of Hava Nagila?

In numbers: 1 1 3 2 1 3 3 5. In letter notes: E E G♯ F E G♯ G♯ B.

Is Hava Nagila free to play and share?

Yes. Hava Nagila is in the public domain (Traditional Hasidic tune, arranged by Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1918)). 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 1–6 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 22 seconds at 88 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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