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Interesting fact<\/h2>\n

The song \u201cTwinkle Twinkle Little Star\u201d has been used in numerous studies as a way of researching children\u2019s development in vocal pitch accuracy, in music therapy for feeding and sleeping in premature infants, and as a way of encouraging children to compose and improvise music.<\/em><\/p>\n

Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

If you\u2019ve just sat down at the piano and want a piano song you can actually play from start to finish, “<\/span>Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”<\/span> is the perfect choice. It uses only a few notes and you\u2019ll sound great almost immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this “<\/span>Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”<\/span> piano tutorial, we\u2019ll walk through the notes, finger positions with simple steps so you can play with confidence, even if this is your very first time at the keys. Think of it as learning alongside a friendly teacher who keeps things simple, encouraging and fun. Let\u2019s start playing together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheat sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Artist<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLyrics by Jane Taylor; famous set
\nof variations composed by Mozart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Composer<\/strong><\/td>\nLyrics by Jane Taylor; famous set
\nof variations composed by Mozart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Release year<\/strong><\/td>\n1761<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genre<\/strong><\/td>\nClassical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Difficulty level<\/strong><\/td>\nAdvanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instrument<\/strong><\/td>\nPiano<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key<\/strong><\/td>\nC minor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meter<\/b><\/td>\nCommon time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Techniques<\/b><\/td>\nBasic 5-finger position<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u201c<\/strong>Twinkle Twinkle Little Star<\/strong>\u201d piano notes and finger positions
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Let\u2019s look at the piano notes for “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. The song is in the key of C major, so you\u2019ll only play on the white keys, no sharps or flats. This makes it one of the easiest songs to learn on piano.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Twinkle<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break it down hand by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing the notes with the right hand<\/b><\/h3>\n

Although you need both hands to play this piano song your right hand plays most of the melody. You\u2019ll only need a small set of notes and many of them repeat. Place your thumb (1) on D and let the rest of your fingers fall naturally on the white keys.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how the first two lines look for the right hand::<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTwinkle, twinkle, little star\u201d \u2192 <\/b>C(1) – C(1) – G(4) – G(4) – A(5) – A(5) – G(4) – E(2) – E(2) – D(1) – D(1)<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Twinkle<\/p>\n

Notice how the movement is mostly stepwise. Keeping coordinated and in time feels tricky at first, but take it slowly, it becomes easier with practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing the notes with the left hand<\/b><\/h3>\n

Your left hand fills in the rest of the melody. Start with your pinky (5) on the C below middle C and keep your hand relaxed, let your finger fall over the following white keys. For now, you\u2019ll only play a single note.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how the opening line look:<\/span><\/p>\n

C(5) – E(3) – F(4) – E(3)<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Twinkle<\/p>\n

This simple pattern repeats throughout the song.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to play “<\/b>Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”<\/b> on piano?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019ve learned both hands separately, let\u2019s put them together. Don\u2019t worry if it feels tricky at first, start slowly, focus on accuracy and let your hands get used to moving in sync. Below our video lesson shows you exactly how to play “<\/span>Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”<\/span> on piano, hands, notes and rhythm all broken down.<\/span><\/p>\n