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Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers

Tchaikovsky, Album for the Young Op. 39 (1878) · 22 s · 42 notes · public domain
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Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers piano notes: C C A G♯ A B C C · A G♯ A B C D E E · F E D C D C C A …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers on the piano

The March of the Wooden Soldiers from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Album for the Young, Op. 39 (1878), a little parade of toy soldiers. Here in C major, with one G♯.

This easy version uses 8 white keys and the right hand only: 42 notes, about 22 seconds at 88 BPM in 2/4 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. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1GG4above middle C
2G♯G♯4above middle C
3AA4above middle C
4BB4above middle C
5CC5above middle C
6DD5above middle C
7EE5above middle C
8FF5above middle C

Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C C A G♯ A B C C

A G♯ A B C D E E

F E D C D C C A

G♯ A B C C A G♯ A

B C D E E D C B

A G

Questions

How many keys do I need for Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers?

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

What are the first notes of Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers?

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

Is Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers free to play and share?

Yes. Tchaikovsky · Wooden Soldiers is in the public domain (Tchaikovsky, Album for the Young Op. 39 (1878)). 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 1–8 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 22 seconds at 88 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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