Lightly Roweasy piano letter notes
The melody in letter notes
G E E
F D D
C D E F G G G
G E E E F D D D
C E G G E E E
Letter notes of the opening melody in the Plush Keys arrangement. White keys only, all the way to the end.
About this piece
“Lightly Row” uses a German folk melody known there as “Hänschen klein” (Little Hans). In Japan the same tune is the children's song “Chōchō” (Butterfly).
It moves in small steps on the white keys, which makes it a classic beginner piece.
How to play it in Plush Keys
- Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
- Type “Lightly Row” in the search box and pick the song.
- When a falling colored bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. If it feels hard, choose “Easy”.
“G E E”, then “F D D”: the same shape steps down one key.
A free song.
Questions
Can I play it without reading sheet music?
Yes. In Plush Keys, colored bars fall from the top. When a bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. You don't need to know note names or read music. When you're ready, you can switch to a staff view (Premium).
Is it free to play?
Yes. “Lightly Row” is a free song: download the app and play it right away.
Can I use a real piano or keyboard?
Yes. Play on the on-screen keyboard of your iPhone or iPad, or connect a USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard or digital piano and follow the colors on real keys.
No sheet music needed: follow the colors and play “Lightly Row”.
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