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Tchaikovsky · Old French Song

Tchaikovsky, Album for the Young Op. 39 (1878) · 27 s · 48 notes · public domain
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Tchaikovsky · Old French Song piano notes: E A B C D E E D · E F D E E D E F · D E F E D C B A …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Tchaikovsky · Old French Song on the piano

The wistful melody of the Old French Song from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Album for the Young, Op. 39 (1878). Here in A minor, on white keys only.

This easy version uses 7 white keys and the right hand only: 48 notes, about 27 seconds at 70 BPM in 2/4 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. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1EE4above middle C
2AA4above middle C
3BB4above middle C
4CC5above middle C
5DD5above middle C
6EE5above middle C
7FF5above middle C

Tchaikovsky · Old French Song in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E A B C D E E D

E F D E E D E F

D E F E D C B A

E A B C D E E D

E F D E E D E F

D E F E D C B A

Questions

How many keys do I need for Tchaikovsky · Old French Song?

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

What are the first notes of Tchaikovsky · Old French Song?

In numbers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 5. In letter notes: E A B C D E E D.

Is Tchaikovsky · Old French Song free to play and share?

Yes. Tchaikovsky · Old French Song is in the public domain (Tchaikovsky, Album for the Young Op. 39 (1878)). 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 1–7 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 27 seconds at 70 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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