The gentle, lilting theme of the seventh of Dvořák's eight Humoresques for piano, written in 1894 and later arranged for violin and many other instruments. The original is in G-flat major; here it is moved to C major, so it stays on white keys.
How do you play Dvořák · Humoresque No. 7 on the piano, the easy way?
With one hand and 8 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 4 (in letter notes: C D C D E G A G). The whole song lasts about 15 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.
How many keys do I need for Dvořák · Humoresque No. 7?
8 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = D, 3 = E, 4 = G, 5 = A, 6 = B, 7 = C, 8 = D.
What are the first notes of Dvořák · Humoresque No. 7?
In numbers: 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 4. In letter notes: C D C D E G A G.
Is Dvořák · Humoresque No. 7 free to play and share?
Yes. Dvořák · Humoresque No. 7 is in the public domain (Antonín Dvořák, Humoresques, Op. 101 No. 7 (1894)). 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 1–8 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 15 seconds at 66 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.