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Chopin · Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 piano notes: G E D E D C G E · A A E G F E D E · D B C …
The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.
The song of Frédéric Chopin's most famous nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2 (1832), in its lilting 12/8. Here in C major, on white keys only.
This easy version uses 9 white keys and the right hand only: 19 notes, about 14 seconds at 100 BPM in 12/8 time. It has no words.
| Number | Note | Key | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | G3 | below middle C |
| 2 | A | A3 | below middle C |
| 3 | B | B3 | below middle C |
| 4 | C | C4 | middle C |
| 5 | D | D4 | above middle C |
| 6 | E | E4 | above middle C |
| 7 | F | F4 | above middle C |
| 8 | G | G4 | above middle C |
| 9 | A | A4 | above middle C |
G E D E D C G E
A A E G F E D E
D B C
9 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = E, 7 = F, 8 = G, 9 = A.
In numbers: 1 6 5 6 5 4 1 6. In letter notes: G E D E D C G E.
Yes. Chopin · Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 is in the public domain (Chopin, Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 (1832)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.
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.
The whole song lasts 14 seconds at 100 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.