The long, singing cello melody of The Swan, the thirteenth movement of Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals, composed in 1886. The original is in G major; here it is moved to C major, so it stays on white keys.
How do you play Saint-Saëns · The Swan on the piano, the easy way?
With one hand and 11 keys: put a finger on key 1, A3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 10 9 5 8 7 3 4 5 (in letter notes: C B E A G C D E). 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 Saint-Saëns · The Swan?
11 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = A, 2 = B, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = F, 7 = G, 8 = A, 9 = B, 10 = C, 11 = E.
What are the first notes of Saint-Saëns · The Swan?
In numbers: 10 9 5 8 7 3 4 5. In letter notes: C B E A G C D E.
Is Saint-Saëns · The Swan free to play and share?
Yes. Saint-Saëns · The Swan is in the public domain (Camille Saint-Saëns, The Carnival of the Animals, No. 13, The Swan (1886)). 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 22 seconds at 66 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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