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Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus easy piano by numbers

Anonymous 16th-century tune, Het Wilhelmus (written down in 1626) · 20 s · 26 notes · public domain

Het Wilhelmus is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 5 keys, about 20 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus piano notes: G C C D D E D E · F E D D C G C C · D D E D E F E D …

The number sheet

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

1G·2C·2C·3D·3D·4E·3D·4E·
5F·4E·3D·3D·2C·1G·2C·2C·
3D·3D·4E·3D·4E·5F·4E·3D·
3D·2C·

How to play Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus on the piano

The Wilhelmus is the national anthem of the Netherlands, one of the oldest anthems in the world: its words date from the 1570s and the tune was printed by Adriaen Valerius in 1626. Here is the melody of the first lines, "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe", played once and repeated, in C major on white keys only.

This easy version uses 5 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 26 notes, about 20 seconds at 84 BPM in 4/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: G4 (above middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses. Key 1 comes only twice: rest your thumb on key 2, C5, and move your hand down for key 1 when it comes.
  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
2CC5above middle C
3DD5above middle C
4EE5above middle C
5FF5above middle C

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Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G C C D D E D E

F E D D C G C C

D D E D E F E D

D C

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Questions

How do you play Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 5 keys: put a finger on key 1, G4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 4 (in letter notes: G C C D D E D E). The whole song lasts about 20 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus?

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

What are the first notes of Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus?

In numbers: 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 4. In letter notes: G C C D D E D E.

Is Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus free to play and share?

Yes. Anonymous · Het Wilhelmus is in the public domain (Anonymous 16th-century tune, Het Wilhelmus (written down in 1626)). 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 1–5 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 20 seconds at 84 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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