Question 1

How do you play The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond on the piano, the easy way?

Accepted Answer

With one hand and 9 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 1 3 3 4 5 4 3 4 (in letter notes: G C C D E D C D). The whole song lasts about 36 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

Question 2

How many keys do I need for The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond?

Accepted Answer

9 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = F, 7 = G, 8 = A, 9 = C.

Question 3

What are the first notes of The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond?

Accepted Answer

In numbers: 1 3 3 4 5 4 3 4. In letter notes: G C C D E D C D.

Question 4

Is The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond free to play and share?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond is in the public domain (Traditional Scottish song (published 1841, Lady John Scott)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Question 5

Can I play it without a piano?

Accepted Answer

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–9 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

Question 6

How long does it take to learn?

Accepted Answer

The whole song lasts 36 seconds at 108 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

Number	Note	Key	Where
1	G	G3	below middle C
2	A	A3	below middle C
3	C	C4	middle C
4	D	D4	above middle C
5	E	E4	above middle C
6	F	F4	above middle C
7	G	G4	above middle C
8	A	A4	above middle C
9	C	C5	above middle C

The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond easy piano by numbers

The number sheet

How to play The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond on the piano

The keys

The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond in letter notes

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