“Five Little Ducks” easy piano tutorial for beginners

Ready to learn “Five Little Ducks” today? Skoove is here to help you navigate Five Little Ducks on piano with this simple tutorial. We keep things easy with beginner piano notes, simple piano chords and practice tips. Let’s make your first performance smooth, musical and fun.

Video tutorial

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“Five Little Ducks” piano chords

Here are the chords for “Five Little Ducks” in the key of C:

Each chord can be played with the right hand using three fingers. Try this hand position:

• Thumb (1),
• Middle finger (3),
• Pinky (5).

Once you’re comfortable with them, these shapes will start to feel natural under your fingers. You can let your left hand play a single bass note, just the root of each chord. For example, when you play the C major chord, your left hand plays a C note. Same for F, G and Am. This keeps your accompaniment simple but rich, you can experiment with adding the other notes from the chord when you get more comfortable with the song. If you need any help with this Skoove tutorials are just a click away.

“Five Little Ducks” piano notes

Skoove’s Five Little Ducks piano tutorial is in the key of C. As you go along, continue reading the notes on the staff and match them to your keyboard. Using the image provided, you can follow the note sequence, one step at a time to master the tune!

The melody is played between both your hands starting with this sequence:

G – E – E – E – F – E – D – D

Lesson plan

Let’s take a look at a guided lesson plan to take you through the “Five Little Ducks” piano tutorial.

Step 1: Listen to the song

Start by listening to “Five Little Ducks” a couple of times to get a feel for the melody and rhythm. Pay attention to the structure and how the verses repeat, so you can internalize the flow of the song before you begin learning it.

Step 2: Practice the “Five Little Ducks” chords

Begin by practicing the C and G F and Am chords with your left hand where they match up with the melody. Focus on your hand positioning, keep your wrist relaxed and press the keys firmly but gently. Start with whole notes to keep things simple, and make sure the chords sound clean and steady.

Step 3: Try the tune in the right hand

Try playing the melody in the right hand only initially and get accustomed to it.

Step 4: Learn the left-hand accompaniment

Now take a look at the left hand and get more familiar with that part.

Step 5: Play both hands together

Once you’ve got both hands down separately, it’s time to combine them to get the full melody. Start slowly and focus on keeping the combined melody clear and steady. Use a metronome or the Skoove app to help with the timing, and gradually increase the speed as you get more confident.

Ready to play with Skoove

Congrats, you’ve learned “Five Little Ducks”! By breaking down the melody, chords and hand coordination, you’ve set yourself up for success. Keep practicing with Skoove and remember, small steps lead to big wins. With each repetition, you’ll notice improvements, both in your playing and in your confidence.

When you’re ready for the next challenge, explore more songs in Skoove, where we guide you through new pieces with tailored feedback and fun practice tools.

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Author of this blog post:
Susana Pérez Posada

With over seven years in piano education and a deep passion for music therapy, Susana brings a unique blend of expertise to Skoove. A graduate in Music Therapy from SRH Hochschule Heidelberg and an experienced classical pianist from Universidad EAFIT, she infuses her teaching with a holistic approach that transcends traditional piano lessons. In her writings for Skoove, Susana combines her rich musical knowledge with engaging storytelling, enriching the learning experience for pianists of all levels. Away from the piano, she loves exploring new places and immersing herself in a good book, believing these diverse experiences enhance her creative teaching style.