Clair de Luneeasy piano letter notes
The melody in letter notes
G E D E D C D C
E C B C B F A B
Letter notes from the Plush Keys arrangement (moved from the original key). White keys only, all the way to the end.
About this piece
“Clair de lune” (moonlight) is the third movement of Debussy's Suite bergamasque, begun around 1890 and published in 1905. The title is said to come from a poem by Paul Verlaine.
The original is in D♭ major with many black keys; the Plush Keys arrangement is moved to a key you can play on white keys only.
How to play it in Plush Keys
- Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
- Type “Clair de Lune” 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”.
It's a slow piece, so let each note ring. Start on “Easy” to get a feel for the flow.
A Premium song (one-time purchase, $3.99 in the US, with a 3-day free trial). The longer version is part of Premium.
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?
“Clair de Lune” is a Premium song. Premium is a one-time purchase ($3.99 in the US) with a 3-day free trial, and no subscription. Some days it is also picked as Today's Song, when one Premium song is free to play. The longer version is part of Premium.
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 “Clair de Lune”.
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