The main tune of Johann Strauss II's fast polka Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning), Op. 324 (1868), where the drums play the storm. Here in C major, on white keys only.
How many keys do I need for Strauss · Thunder and Lightning?
10 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = B, 2 = C, 3 = E, 4 = F, 5 = G, 6 = A, 7 = B, 8 = C, 9 = E, 10 = F.
What are the first notes of Strauss · Thunder and Lightning?
In numbers: 7 6 4 1 4 1 6 6. In letter notes: B A F B F B A A.
Is Strauss · Thunder and Lightning free to play and share?
Yes. Strauss · Thunder and Lightning is in the public domain (Johann Strauss II, Thunder and Lightning Polka Op. 324 (1868)). 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 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 21 seconds at 96 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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