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Gruber · Silent Night easy piano by numbers

Franz Xaver Gruber, Stille Nacht (1818), words by Joseph Mohr · 26 s · 46 notes · public domain

Silent Night is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 11 keys, about 26 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Gruber · Silent Night piano notes: G A G E G A G E · D D B C C G A A · C B A G A G E A …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Gruber · Silent Night on the piano

The most famous Christmas carol in the world, first sung on Christmas Eve 1818 in a village church in Austria with a guitar, because the organ was broken. The whole melody is played here in C major, on white keys only.

This easy version uses 11 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 46 notes, about 26 seconds at 84 BPM in 6/8 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: C4 (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
1CC4middle C
2DD4above middle C
3EE4above middle C
4FF4above middle C
5GG4above middle C
6AA4above middle C
7BB4above middle C
8CC5above middle C
9DD5above middle C
10EE5above middle C
11FF5above middle C

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Gruber · Silent Night in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G A G E G A G E

D D B C C G A A

C B A G A G E A

A C B A G A G E

D D F D B C E C

G E G F D C

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Questions

How do you play Gruber · Silent Night on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 11 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 5 6 5 3 5 6 5 3 (in letter notes: G A G E G A G E). The whole song lasts about 26 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Gruber · Silent Night?

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

What are the first notes of Gruber · Silent Night?

In numbers: 5 6 5 3 5 6 5 3. In letter notes: G A G E G A G E.

Is Gruber · Silent Night free to play and share?

Yes. Gruber · Silent Night is in the public domain (Franz Xaver Gruber, Stille Nacht (1818), words by Joseph Mohr). 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 (0 for 10) and the letters shown on the keys 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 26 seconds at 84 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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