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Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba easy piano by numbers

George Frideric Handel, Solomon, HWV 67, Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” (1748) · 13 s · 38 notes · public domain

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 9 keys, about 13 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba piano notes: G E G C E A G F · E E E G F♯ D A B · A G A D F♯ G D E …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba on the piano

The lively theme of the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, the orchestral sinfonia from Handel's oratorio Solomon, composed in 1748. The original is in D major; here it is moved to C major, with one passing sharp.

This easy version uses 9 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 38 notes, about 13 seconds at 108 BPM in 4/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: B3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.
  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
1BB3below middle C
2DD4above middle C
3EE4above middle C
4FF4above middle C
5F♯F♯4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C
8BB4above middle C
9CC5above middle C

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Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G E G C E A G F

E E E G F♯ D A B

A G A D F♯ G D E

D E D E D B D G

E G F D F E

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 9 keys: put a finger on key 1, B3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 6 3 6 9 3 7 6 4 (in letter notes: G E G C E A G F). The whole song lasts about 13 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba?

9 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = B, 2 = D, 3 = E, 4 = F, 5 = F♯, 6 = G, 7 = A, 8 = B, 9 = C.

What are the first notes of Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba?

In numbers: 6 3 6 9 3 7 6 4. In letter notes: G E G C E A G F.

Is Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba free to play and share?

Yes. Handel · Arrival of the Queen of Sheba is in the public domain (George Frideric Handel, Solomon, HWV 67, Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” (1748)). 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 1–9 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 13 seconds at 108 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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