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Easy piano · 10 keys

Santa Lucia

Neapolitan song, published by Teodoro Cottrau (1849) · 30 s · 49 notes · public domain
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The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Santa Lucia piano notes: G G C C B B F F · A A G G E A G G · F♯ F F E D A G E …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Santa Lucia on the piano

The Neapolitan boat song "Santa Lucia", published by Teodoro Cottrau in 1849: its verse and its refrain, in 3/4 time. Here in C major, with one black key (F♯).

This easy version uses 10 white keys and the right hand only: 49 notes, about 30 seconds at 96 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: D4 (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
1DD4above middle C
2EE4above middle C
3FF4above middle C
4F♯F♯4above middle C
5GG4above middle C
6AA4above middle C
7BB4above middle C
8CC5above middle C
9DD5above middle C
10EE5above middle C

Santa Lucia in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G G C C B B F F

A A G G E A G G

F♯ F F E D A G E

D C B A D D C A

F♯ G C E C C G G

E F D D D E D D

C

Questions

How many keys do I need for Santa Lucia?

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

What are the first notes of Santa Lucia?

In numbers: 5 5 8 8 7 7 3 3. In letter notes: G G C C B B F F.

Is Santa Lucia free to play and share?

Yes. Santa Lucia is in the public domain (Neapolitan song, published by Teodoro Cottrau (1849)). 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 1–10 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 30 seconds at 96 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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