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.
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.