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Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory easy piano by numbers

Edward Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D, Op. 39 No. 1 (1901), trio theme · 42 s · 37 notes · public domain

Land of Hope and Glory is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 12 keys, about 42 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory piano notes: C B C D A G F E · F G D E F♯ G A D · G C B A G F F E …

The number sheet

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

9C·8B·9C·10D·7A·6G·4F·3E·
4F·6G·2D·3E·5F♯·6G·7A·10D·
6G·9C·8B·7A·6G·12F·12F·11E·
10D·11E·7A·8B·9C·10D·6G·9C·
1C·4F·3E·2D·1C·

How to play Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory on the piano

The broad trio theme of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, composed in 1901 and later set to the words Land of Hope and Glory. The original is in G major (in the trio); here it is moved to C major, so it stays on white keys.

This easy version uses 12 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 37 notes, about 42 seconds at 80 BPM in 4/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: C4 (middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.
  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
1CC4middle C
2DD4above middle C
3EE4above middle C
4FF4above middle C
5F♯F♯4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C
8BB4above middle C
9CC5above middle C
10DD5above middle C
11EE5above middle C
12FF5above middle C

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Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C B C D A G F E

F G D E F♯ G A D

G C B A G F F E

D E A B C D G C

C F E D C

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 12 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 9 8 9 10 7 6 4 3 (in letter notes: C B C D A G F E). The whole song lasts about 42 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory?

12 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = D, 3 = E, 4 = F, 5 = F♯, 6 = G, 7 = A, 8 = B, 9 = C, 10 = D, 11 = E, 12 = F.

What are the first notes of Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory?

In numbers: 9 8 9 10 7 6 4 3. In letter notes: C B C D A G F E.

Is Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory free to play and share?

Yes. Elgar · Land of Hope and Glory is in the public domain (Edward Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D, Op. 39 No. 1 (1901), trio theme). 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 42 seconds at 80 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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