Mary Had a Little Lamb – easy piano
To play Mary Had a Little Lamb on piano, press Start below and play each key as it lights up; the next key lights when you hit the right one. Press Listen first to hear the tune. The melody is for the right hand and the notes are also written out as letters further down.
Tip: turn your phone sideways for more keys.
Play along
Pick a song and press Start. The next key lights up.
The notes
E4 D4 C4 D4 E4 E4 E4 D4 D4 D4 E4 G4 G4 E4 D4 C4 D4 E4 E4 E4 E4 D4 D4 E4 D4 C4
The number after each letter is the octave: C4 is middle C, C5 is the C above it. ♯ means the black key just to the right.
About the song
The words of Mary Had a Little Lamb are a poem by Sarah Josepha Hale, published in 1830. In 1877 Thomas Edison recited the rhyme as one of the first recordings made on his phonograph.
Why it is a good first song
The melody uses only four notes: C, D, E and G. Most of it moves between three neighbouring keys, so your hand does not have to move at all. It is one of the easiest songs to learn on piano.
How to practise
Place your thumb on C4, your second finger on D and your third finger on E. Use your fifth finger, or your fourth if it is more comfortable, for G. Start slowly and keep a steady beat; the long notes at the end of each phrase last twice as long as the others.