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Yankee Doodle piano notes: C C D E C E D · G C C D E C B · C C D E F E D …
The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.
The American song from the 18th century: its first verse, in C major, on seven keys.
This easy version uses 7 white keys and the right hand only: 28 notes, about 16 seconds at 120 BPM in 4/4 time. The words are in English.
| Number | Note | Key | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | G3 | below middle C |
| 2 | A | A3 | below middle C |
| 3 | B | B3 | below middle C |
| 4 | C | C4 | middle C |
| 5 | D | D4 | above middle C |
| 6 | E | E4 | above middle C |
| 7 | F | F4 | above middle C |
C C D E C E D
Yankee Doodle went to town,
G C C D E C B
ariding on a pony,
C C D E F E D
stuck a feather in his cap
C B G A B C C
and called it macaroni.
7 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = E, 7 = F.
In numbers: 4 4 5 6 4 6 5. In letter notes: C C D E C E D.
Yes. Yankee Doodle is in the public domain (American song (18th century)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.
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.
The whole song lasts 16 seconds at 120 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.