How to play Row, Row, Row Your Boat on piano
The round has 27 notes in four short lines, on six white keys. Press Start and the keys wait for you: nothing moves until you find the right one. The letters on the sheet music disappear as you learn each note.
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Letter notes for the whole tune
- Line 1C C C D E
- Line 2E D E F G
- Line 3C↑ C↑ C↑ G G G E E E C C C
- Line 4G F E D C
What you need to know
- First note: middle C.
- White keys only. Lowest note: middle C. Highest note: the C an octave above middle C.
- 27 notes on 6 different keys.
Questions
- What are the piano notes for Row, Row, Row Your Boat?
- In C major the letter notes are C C C D E, E D E F G, C C C G G G E E E C C C, G F E D C. The "merrily" line starts on the high C, an octave above middle C.
- Which keys does Row, Row, Row Your Boat use?
- Six white keys: middle C, D, E, F, G, and the C an octave above. The first two lines climb step by step, one key at a time.
- Do I need a piano to follow this page?
- No. You can tap the keys on the screen to learn where the notes are and how to read them. If you have a piano or keyboard, play each line on it after you have learned it here.
- Is this the whole song?
- Yes, the whole tune for the right hand. It is a round: once you know it, a second player can start from the beginning when you reach the second line, and the two fit together.