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Pacius · Maamme easy piano by numbers

Fredrik Pacius, Maamme / Vårt land (1848) · 32 s · 48 notes · public domain

Maamme is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 8 keys, about 32 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Pacius · Maamme piano notes: G E F G C D G E · C A D C B C G D · C B A G F E A G …

The number sheet

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

3G·1E·2F·3G·6C·7D·3G·8E·
6C·4A·7D·6C·5B·6C·3G·7D·
6C·5B·4A·3G·2F·1E·4A·3G·
3G·7D·6C·5B·4A·3G·2F·1E·
4A·3G·3G·6C·3G·1E·3G·6C·
7D·8E·6C·4A·7D·6C·5B·6C·

How to play Pacius · Maamme on the piano

The national anthem of Finland, "Our Land", composed in 1848 by Fredrik Pacius on a poem by Johan Ludvig Runeberg; the same tune is also sung in Swedish as Vårt land. Here its opening melody, in C major, on white keys only.

This easy version uses 8 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 48 notes, about 32 seconds at 72 BPM in 3/4 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. 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
1EE4above middle C
2FF4above middle C
3GG4above middle C
4AA4above middle C
5BB4above middle C
6CC5above middle C
7DD5above middle C
8EE5above middle C

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Pacius · Maamme in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G E F G C D G E

C A D C B C G D

C B A G F E A G

G D C B A G F E

A G G C G E G C

D E C A D C B C

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Pacius · Maamme on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 8 keys: put a finger on key 1, E4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 3 1 2 3 6 7 3 8 (in letter notes: G E F G C D G E). The whole song lasts about 32 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Pacius · Maamme?

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

What are the first notes of Pacius · Maamme?

In numbers: 3 1 2 3 6 7 3 8. In letter notes: G E F G C D G E.

Is Pacius · Maamme free to play and share?

Yes. Pacius · Maamme is in the public domain (Fredrik Pacius, Maamme / Vårt land (1848)). 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 32 seconds at 72 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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