# Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: Easy Piano Notes

> Press Listen to hear it, then play the glowing keys to learn Twinkle Twinkle Little Star one note at a time.

Web page: https://onlinevirtualpiano.netlify.app/songs/twinkle-twinkle-little-star/ · Last updated: 2026-10-19

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## Notes

Each note is written as its letter name with the computer key in brackets. Notes held for two beats or more are marked with a dash.

1. C4 (Q)  C4 (Q)  G4 (T)  G4 (T)  A4 (Y)  A4 (Y)  G4 (T) –
2. F4 (R)  F4 (R)  E4 (E)  E4 (E)  D4 (W)  D4 (W)  C4 (Q) –
3. G4 (T)  G4 (T)  F4 (R)  F4 (R)  E4 (E)  E4 (E)  D4 (W) –
4. G4 (T)  G4 (T)  F4 (R)  F4 (R)  E4 (E)  E4 (E)  D4 (W) –
5. C4 (Q)  C4 (Q)  G4 (T)  G4 (T)  A4 (Y)  A4 (Y)  G4 (T) –
6. F4 (R)  F4 (R)  E4 (E)  E4 (E)  D4 (W)  D4 (W)  C4 (Q) –

## About the piece

The tune comes from the French song “Ah ! vous dirai-je, maman”, which was popular in the 18th century; the English words are from Jane Taylor’s poem “The Star”, published in 1806. It uses only six neighbouring notes, so it is the classic first piece on any piano.

Composer: Traditional (French melody, 18th century). Level: Beginner.

## Practice tips

- Learn one line at a time. Repeat it until it feels easy, then add the next.
- Keep your hand still over the keys and let your fingers do the moving.
- Once you know the notes, press **Listen** again and play along with the rhythm.
- Hold **Space** for the sustain pedal to make the melody sing — release it between phrases so the notes don't blur.

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