Black-key melodies

Lesson 5 of 72 · Your first complete little songs

In this lesson, you will:

This old English nursery rhyme has only three notes: the keys of the group of three black keys, from high to low, with fingers 4, 3, 2.

In the middle, each note is played four times, quickly: these are eighth notes, two per beat. You’ll learn all about them later.

Take your time: the next key lights up.

Now in rhythm. Keep fingers 2-3-4 on their keys.

Another little song on the black keys. In measure 4, your pinky (5) reaches up to the group of two.

In rhythm: quarter notes and half notes, and a whole note at the end (4 beats).

Little melodies on the group of three. The first note lights up; it’s up to you to find the rest by ear.

Do you recognize it? With the same three black keys, you can play Au clair de la lune. The famous French children’s song, on the group of three.