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Chopin · Prelude in A

Chopin, Prelude Op. 28 No. 7 (1839) · 41 s · 48 notes · public domain
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The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Chopin · Prelude in A piano notes: G E F D D D A F♯ · G C C C E C♯ D F · F F B B C E E E …

The number sheet

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

8G·5E·6F·4D·4D·4D·9A·7F♯·
8G·10C·10C·10C·5E·3C♯·4D·6F·
6F·6F·1B·1B·2C·5E·5E·5E·
8G·5E·6F·4D·4D·4D·9A·7F♯·
8G·10C·10C·11C♯·5E·5E·6F·9A·
9A·9A·1B·4D·2C·2C·2C·2C·

How to play Chopin · Prelude in A on the piano

Frédéric Chopin's Prelude Op. 28 No. 7 (1839), sixteen bars in the rhythm of a mazurka, one of his shortest pieces. Here in C major, with a few black keys.

This easy version uses 11 white keys and the right hand only: 48 notes, about 41 seconds at 71 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: B3 (below 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
1BB3below middle C
2CC4middle C
3C♯C♯4above middle C
4DD4above middle C
5EE4above middle C
6FF4above middle C
7F♯F♯4above middle C
8GG4above middle C
9AA4above middle C
10CC5above middle C
11C♯C♯5above middle C

Chopin · Prelude in A in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G E F D D D A F♯

G C C C E C♯ D F

F F B B C E E E

G E F D D D A F♯

G C C C♯ E E F A

A A B D C C C C

Questions

How many keys do I need for Chopin · Prelude in A?

11 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = B, 2 = C, 3 = C♯, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = F, 7 = F♯, 8 = G, 9 = A, 10 = C, 11 = C♯.

What are the first notes of Chopin · Prelude in A?

In numbers: 8 5 6 4 4 4 9 7. In letter notes: G E F D D D A F♯.

Is Chopin · Prelude in A free to play and share?

Yes. Chopin · Prelude in A is in the public domain (Chopin, Prelude Op. 28 No. 7 (1839)). 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 1–11 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 41 seconds at 71 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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