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.

Notes

  1. C4Q
  2. C4Q
  3. G4T
  4. G4T
  5. A4Y
  6. A4Y
  7. G4T
  1. F4R
  2. F4R
  3. E4E
  4. E4E
  5. D4W
  6. D4W
  7. C4Q
  1. G4T
  2. G4T
  3. F4R
  4. F4R
  5. E4E
  6. E4E
  7. D4W
  1. G4T
  2. G4T
  3. F4R
  4. F4R
  5. E4E
  6. E4E
  7. D4W
  1. C4Q
  2. C4Q
  3. G4T
  4. G4T
  5. A4Y
  6. A4Y
  7. G4T
  1. F4R
  2. F4R
  3. E4E
  4. E4E
  5. D4W
  6. D4W
  7. C4Q

Each box is one note: the letter name on top, the computer key below. Wider boxes are held longer.

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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