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Chopin · Prelude in E minor

Chopin, Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 (1839) · 39 s · 38 notes · public domain
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Chopin · Prelude in E minor piano notes: E E F E F E F E · D♯ D E D E D E D · D C♯ D E G F A D …

The number sheet

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

10E·10E·11F·10E·11F·10E·11F·10E·
9D♯·8D·10E·8D·10E·8D·10E·8D·
8D·7C♯·8D·10E·12G·11F·4A·8D·
5B·8D·5B·8D·6C·5B·2F·1E·
3G♯·5B·12G·11F·10E·10E·

How to play Chopin · Prelude in E minor on the piano

The sighing melody of Frédéric Chopin's Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 in E minor (1839), played at his own funeral. Here in A minor, with three black keys.

This easy version uses 12 white keys and the right hand only: 38 notes, about 39 seconds at 80 BPM in 2/2 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
2FF4above middle C
3G♯G♯4above middle C
4AA4above middle C
5BB4above middle C
6CC5above middle C
7C♯C♯5above middle C
8DD5above middle C
9D♯D♯5above middle C
10EE5above middle C
11FF5above middle C
12GG5above middle C

Chopin · Prelude in E minor in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E E F E F E F E

D♯ D E D E D E D

D C♯ D E G F A D

B D B D C B F E

G♯ B G F E E

Questions

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

12 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = E, 2 = F, 3 = G♯, 4 = A, 5 = B, 6 = C, 7 = C♯, 8 = D, 9 = D♯, 10 = E, 11 = F, 12 = G.

What are the first notes of Chopin · Prelude in E minor?

In numbers: 10 10 11 10 11 10 11 10. In letter notes: E E F E F E F E.

Is Chopin · Prelude in E minor free to play and share?

Yes. Chopin · Prelude in E minor is in the public domain (Chopin, Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 (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 1–12 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 39 seconds at 80 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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