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Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas easy piano by numbers

Traditional English carol, We Wish You a Merry Christmas (West Country, 16th century) · 15 s · 30 notes · public domain

We Wish You a Merry Christmas is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 7 keys, about 15 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas piano notes: G C C D C B A A · A D D E D C B G · G E E F E D C A …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas on the piano

The cheerful English carol that greets the neighbours with « a merry Christmas and a happy New Year ». It is a traditional West Country song from the sixteenth century, played here in C major on white keys.

This easy version uses 7 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 30 notes, about 15 seconds at 110 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: G4 (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. 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
1GG4above middle C
2AA4above middle C
3BB4above middle C
4CC5above middle C
5DD5above middle C
6EE5above middle C
7FF5above middle C

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Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G C C D C B A A

A D D E D C B G

G E E F E D C A

G G A D B C

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Questions

How do you play Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 7 keys: put a finger on key 1, G4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 1 4 4 5 4 3 2 2 (in letter notes: G C C D C B A A). The whole song lasts about 15 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas?

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

What are the first notes of Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas?

In numbers: 1 4 4 5 4 3 2 2. In letter notes: G C C D C B A A.

Is Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas free to play and share?

Yes. Air anglais · We Wish You a Merry Christmas is in the public domain (Traditional English carol, We Wish You a Merry Christmas (West Country, 16th century)). 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 15 seconds at 110 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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