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Flies · Mozart's Lullaby easy piano by numbers

Bernhard Flies (formerly attributed to Mozart, K. 350), Wiegenlied « Schlafe, mein Prinzchen, schlaf ein » (c. 1796) · 28 s · 42 notes · public domain

Mozart's Lullaby is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 7 keys, about 28 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Flies · Mozart's Lullaby piano notes: E F E D C D C C · F F F G A G D C♯ · D D C♯ D F E E E …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Flies · Mozart's Lullaby on the piano

A soft German lullaby, long credited to Mozart, that is probably the work of Bernhard Flies around 1796. The words ask the little prince to sleep while the sheep rest and the moon looks in. The original is in D major; here it is moved to C major, on white keys with one passing sharp.

This easy version uses 7 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 42 notes, about 28 seconds at 78 BPM in 6/8 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: C4 (middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.
  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
1CC4middle C
2C♯C♯4above middle C
3DD4above middle C
4EE4above middle C
5FF4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C

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Flies · Mozart's Lullaby in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E F E D C D C C

F F F G A G D C♯

D D C♯ D F E E E

F E F G F G F E

F G D E F E D C

D C

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Questions

How do you play Flies · Mozart's Lullaby on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 7 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 4 5 4 3 1 3 1 1 (in letter notes: E F E D C D C C). The whole song lasts about 28 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Flies · Mozart's Lullaby?

7 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = C♯, 3 = D, 4 = E, 5 = F, 6 = G, 7 = A.

What are the first notes of Flies · Mozart's Lullaby?

In numbers: 4 5 4 3 1 3 1 1. In letter notes: E F E D C D C C.

Is Flies · Mozart's Lullaby free to play and share?

Yes. Flies · Mozart's Lullaby is in the public domain (Bernhard Flies (formerly attributed to Mozart, K. 350), Wiegenlied « Schlafe, mein Prinzchen, schlaf ein » (c. 1796)). 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 28 seconds at 78 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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