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Lavallée · O Canada easy piano by numbers

Calixa Lavallée, Ô Canada (1880) · 38 s · 55 notes · public domain

O Canada is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 8 keys, about 38 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Lavallée · O Canada piano notes: E G G C D E F G · A D E F♯ F♯ G A B · B A A G D E F E …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Lavallée · O Canada on the piano

The national anthem of Canada, composed by Calixa Lavallée in 1880 and officially adopted in 1980; its first line begins "O Canada! Our home and native land!". Here the first four lines of the melody, moved from F major to C major, with a single F sharp.

This easy version uses 8 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 55 notes, about 38 seconds at 100 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

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Lavallée · O Canada in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E G G C D E F G

A D E F♯ F♯ G A B

B A A G D E F E

D E F G F E F G

A G F E D D E F

E D E F G F E E

D G G F♯ E F♯ G

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Lavallée · O Canada on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 8 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 3 6 6 1 2 3 4 6 (in letter notes: E G G C D E F G). The whole song lasts about 38 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Lavallée · O Canada?

8 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.

What are the first notes of Lavallée · O Canada?

In numbers: 3 6 6 1 2 3 4 6. In letter notes: E G G C D E F G.

Is Lavallée · O Canada free to play and share?

Yes. Lavallée · O Canada is in the public domain (Calixa Lavallée, Ô Canada (1880)). 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 38 seconds at 100 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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