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Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante easy piano by numbers

Joseph Haydn, Symphony No. 94 in G major, Surprise (1791) · 22 s · 54 notes · public domain

Surprise Symphony, Andante is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 9 keys, about 22 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante piano notes: C C E E G G E F · F D D B B G C C · E E G G E C C F♯ …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante on the piano

The slow movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 94, a quiet little tune that ends with a sudden fortissimo chord to wake up the audience. Played here in its original key of C major, on white keys with one F sharp.

This easy version uses 9 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 54 notes, about 22 seconds at 88 BPM in 2/4 time. It has no words.

Original key: C major · this easy version: C major.

  1. Find key 1: G3 (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
1GG3below middle C
2BB3below middle C
3CC4middle C
4DD4above middle C
5EE4above middle C
6FF4above middle C
7F♯F♯4above middle C
8GG4above middle C
9CC5above middle C

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Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C C E E G G E F

F D D B B G C C

E E G G E C C F♯

F♯ G G C C E E G

G E F F D D B B

G C C E E G G E

C C F♯ F♯ G G

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 9 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 3 3 5 5 8 8 5 6 (in letter notes: C C E E G G E F). The whole song lasts about 22 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante?

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

What key is the Andante of Haydn's Surprise Symphony in?

The Andante of Haydn's Surprise Symphony is in C major. This easy version is in the same key, C major.

What are the first notes of Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante?

In numbers: 3 3 5 5 8 8 5 6. In letter notes: C C E E G G E F.

Is Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante free to play and share?

Yes. Haydn · Surprise Symphony, Andante is in the public domain (Joseph Haydn, Symphony No. 94 in G major, Surprise (1791)). 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 22 seconds at 88 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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