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Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum easy piano by numbers

Traditional German air, O Tannenbaum (words by Ernst Anschütz, 1824) · 28 s · 46 notes · public domain

O Tannenbaum is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 8 keys, about 28 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum piano notes: G C C C D E E E · E D E F B D C G · G E A G G F F F …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum on the piano

The Christmas-tree song known in French as « Mon beau sapin ». The tune is an old German folk air, and the best-known German words are by Ernst Anschütz (1824). It is played here in C major, all on white keys.

This easy version uses 8 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 46 notes, about 28 seconds at 78 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses. Key 1 comes only twice: rest your thumb on key 2, B3, and move your hand down for key 1 when it comes.
  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
1GG3below middle C
2BB3below middle C
3CC4middle C
4DD4above middle C
5EE4above middle C
6FF4above middle C
7GG4above middle C
8AA4above middle C

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Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G C C C D E E E

E D E F B D C G

G E A G G F F F

F D G F F E E G

C C C D E E E E

D E F B D C

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Questions

How do you play Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 8 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 3 4 5 5 5 (in letter notes: G C C C D E E E). The whole song lasts about 28 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum?

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

What are the first notes of Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum?

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

Is Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum free to play and share?

Yes. Air traditionnel · O Tannenbaum is in the public domain (Traditional German air, O Tannenbaum (words by Ernst Anschütz, 1824)). 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 28 seconds at 78 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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