The melody that floats above the rolling triplets of the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14, nicknamed Moonlight, composed in 1801. The original is in C-sharp minor; here it is moved to A minor, so it stays on white keys apart from one sharp (D♯).
How do you play Beethoven · Moonlight Sonata on the piano, the easy way?
With one hand and 6 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 (in letter notes: E E E E E E F E). The whole song lasts about 46 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.
How many keys do I need for Beethoven · Moonlight Sonata?
6 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = D, 3 = E♭, 4 = E, 5 = F, 6 = G.
What key is the Moonlight Sonata in?
The Moonlight Sonata is in C-sharp minor. This easy version is moved to A minor, so that it stays on the white keys (or almost): the tune is the same, only the starting note changes.
What are the first notes of Beethoven · Moonlight Sonata?
In numbers: 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4. In letter notes: E E E E E E F E.
Is Beethoven · Moonlight Sonata free to play and share?
Yes. Beethoven · Moonlight Sonata is in the public domain (Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 (1801)). 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 46 seconds at 52 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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