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Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen) easy piano by numbers

Franz Schubert, Ständchen « Leise flehen meine Lieder », D. 957 No. 4 (Schwanengesang, 1828) · 28 s · 48 notes · public domain

Serenade (Ständchen) is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 9 keys, about 28 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen) piano notes: E F E A E D E D · A D E D D C B C · E F E C E D E D …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen) on the piano

Schubert's famous serenade, a lover's song sung at night under a window, from his last song collection Schwanengesang (1828). The original is in D minor; here it is moved to A minor, so it stays on white keys.

This easy version uses 9 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 48 notes, about 28 seconds at 76 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. 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
2CC4middle C
3DD4above middle C
4EE4above middle C
5FF4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C
8BB4above middle C
9CC5above middle C

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Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen) in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E F E A E D E D

A D E D D C B C

E F E C E D E D

B A G F F E D E

E F E A E D E D

A D E D D C B C

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Questions

How do you play Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen) 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: 4 5 4 7 4 3 4 3 (in letter notes: E F E A E D E D). The whole song lasts about 28 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen)?

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

What are the first notes of Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen)?

In numbers: 4 5 4 7 4 3 4 3. In letter notes: E F E A E D E D.

Is Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen) free to play and share?

Yes. Schubert · Serenade (Ständchen) is in the public domain (Franz Schubert, Ständchen « Leise flehen meine Lieder », D. 957 No. 4 (Schwanengesang, 1828)). 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 28 seconds at 76 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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