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Waltzing Matilda easy piano by numbers

Banjo Paterson (words, 1895); melody arranged by Marie Cowan (1903) from a tune heard by Christina Macpherson · 19 s · 91 notes · public domain

Waltzing Matilda is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 11 keys, about 19 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Waltzing Matilda piano notes: E E E E D D C D · E C A B C G C E · G G G G G G G C …

The number sheet

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

6E·6E·6E·6E·5D·5D·4C·5D·
6E·4C·2A·3B·4C·1G·4C·6E·
8G·8G·8G·8G·8G·8G·8G·4C·
5D·6E·6E·6E·5D·5D·4C·5D·
6E·4C·2A·3B·4C·1G·4C·6E·
8G·7F·6E·5D·5D·5D·4C·8G·
8G·8G·8G·6E·11C·11C·11C·10B·
9A·8G·8G·8G·9A·8G·8G·8G·
7F·6E·5D·4C·5D·6E·6E·6E·
5D·5D·4C·5D·6E·4C·2A·3B·
4C·1G·4C·6E·8G·7F·6E·5D·
5D·5D·4C·

How to play Waltzing Matilda on the piano

Australia's best-known folk song, about a swagman, a billabong and a jumbuck. The words are by Banjo Paterson from 1895, and Marie Cowan arranged the tune in 1903. It is written in C major here, on white keys.

This easy version uses 11 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 91 notes, about 19 seconds at 100 BPM in 2/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: G3 (below 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. 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
2AA3below middle C
3BB3below middle C
4CC4middle C
5DD4above middle C
6EE4above middle C
7FF4above middle C
8GG4above middle C
9AA4above middle C
10BB4above middle C
11CC5above middle C

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Waltzing Matilda in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E E E E D D C D

E C A B C G C E

G G G G G G G C

D E E E D D C D

E C A B C G C E

G F E D D D C G

G G G E C C C B

A G G G A G G G

F E D C D E E E

D D C D E C A B

C G C E G F E D

D D C

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Questions

How do you play Waltzing Matilda on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 11 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 6 6 6 6 5 5 4 5 (in letter notes: E E E E D D C D). The whole song lasts about 19 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Waltzing Matilda?

11 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = E, 7 = F, 8 = G, 9 = A, 10 = B, 11 = C.

What are the first notes of Waltzing Matilda?

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

Is Waltzing Matilda free to play and share?

Yes. Waltzing Matilda is in the public domain (Banjo Paterson (words, 1895); melody arranged by Marie Cowan (1903) from a tune heard by Christina Macpherson). 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 19 seconds at 100 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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