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Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale) easy piano by numbers

Gioachino Rossini, William Tell, Overture, finale (1829) · 13 s · 84 notes · public domain

William Tell Overture (Finale) is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 7 keys, about 13 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale) piano notes: G G G G G G C D · E G G G G G C E · E D B G G G G G …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale) on the piano

The galloping finale of the overture to Rossini's opera William Tell, composed in 1829, with its famous rhythm of two quick notes followed by a longer one. The original is in E major; here it is moved to C major, so it stays on white keys.

This easy version uses 7 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 84 notes, about 13 seconds at 152 BPM in 2/4 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.
  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
2BB4above middle C
3CC5above middle C
4DD5above middle C
5EE5above middle C
6FF5above middle C
7GG5above middle C

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Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale) in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G G G G G G C D

E G G G G G C E

E D B G G G G G

G G G G C D E C

E G F E D C E C

G G G G G G G G

C D E G G G G G

C E E D B G G G

G G G G G G C D

E C E G F E D C

E C G G

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Questions

How do you play Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale) 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 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 (in letter notes: G G G G G G C D). The whole song lasts about 13 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale)?

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

What are the first notes of Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale)?

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

Is Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale) free to play and share?

Yes. Rossini · William Tell Overture (Finale) is in the public domain (Gioachino Rossini, William Tell, Overture, finale (1829)). 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 13 seconds at 152 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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