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Beethoven · Turkish March

Beethoven, Six Variations, Op. 76 (1809) · 23 s · 65 notes · public domain
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Beethoven · Turkish March piano notes: G E E E G E E E · D C B A G F E F · G G E E E G E E …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Beethoven · Turkish March on the piano

The Turkish March by Ludwig van Beethoven, the theme of his Six Variations, Op. 76 (1809), which he later used in The Ruins of Athens. Here in C major, with one G♯.

This easy version uses 9 white keys and the right hand only: 65 notes, about 23 seconds at 88 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
3GG4above middle C
4G♯G♯4above middle C
5AA4above middle C
6BB4above middle C
7CC5above middle C
8DD5above middle C
9EE5above middle C

Beethoven · Turkish March in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G E E E G E E E

D C B A G F E F

G G E E E G E E

E D C B A G G♯ A

G A C A A A D B

B B D B D B E C

E C G E E E G E

E E D C B A G B

C

Questions

How many keys do I need for Beethoven · Turkish March?

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

What are the first notes of Beethoven · Turkish March?

In numbers: 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 9. In letter notes: G E E E G E E E.

Is Beethoven · Turkish March free to play and share?

Yes. Beethoven · Turkish March is in the public domain (Beethoven, Six Variations, Op. 76 (1809)). 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 23 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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