How to play Silent Night on piano

The melody has 46 notes in six short lines, all on 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

  1. Line 1G A G E G A G E
  2. Line 2D D B C C G
  3. Line 3A A C B A G A G E
  4. Line 4A A C B A G A G E
  5. Line 5D D F D B C E
  6. Line 6C↑ G E G F D C

What you need to know

  • The first note is the G above middle C.
  • The whole tune uses white keys only, from C up to the F one octave higher.
  • 46 notes on 11 different keys.

Questions

What are the piano notes for Silent Night?
In C major the letter notes are G A G E, G A G E, D D B, C C G, A A C B A, G A G E, A A C B A, G A G E, D D F D B, C E, C G E G F D C. The last line starts on a high C and ends on middle C.
Which note does Silent Night start on?
On the G just above middle C. The tune moves around more than in easier songs: the highest note is the F near the top of the staff, and the lowest is the middle C at the very end.
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?
It is the full melody of the first verse for the right hand. The other verses are sung to the same melody.
How to Play Silent Night on Piano: Easy Letter Notes | Keyloro