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Beethoven · Symphony No. 5

Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 (1808) · 18 s · 46 notes · public domain
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Beethoven · Symphony No. 5 piano notes: E E E C D D D B · E E E F F F E C · C C A E E E F F …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Beethoven · Symphony No. 5 on the piano

The "fate" motif that opens Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 (1808) — da-da-da-dum — and what follows it. Here in A minor, on white keys only.

This easy version uses 7 white keys and the right hand only: 46 notes, about 18 seconds at 150 BPM in 2/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: E4 (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
1EE4above middle C
2FF4above middle C
3AA4above middle C
4BB4above middle C
5CC5above middle C
6DD5above middle C
7EE5above middle C

Beethoven · Symphony No. 5 in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E E E C D D D B

E E E F F F E C

C C A E E E F F

F E D D D B E E

D C B E E D C B

E E D C A E

Questions

How many keys do I need for Beethoven · Symphony No. 5?

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

What are the first notes of Beethoven · Symphony No. 5?

In numbers: 7 7 7 5 6 6 6 4. In letter notes: E E E C D D D B.

Is Beethoven · Symphony No. 5 free to play and share?

Yes. Beethoven · Symphony No. 5 is in the public domain (Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 (1808)). 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 1–7 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 18 seconds at 150 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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