Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)easy piano letter notes
The melody in letter notes
C D E C
C D E C
E F G
E F G
G A G F E C
G A G F E C
C G C
C G C
Letter notes of the opening melody in the Plush Keys arrangement. White keys only, all the way to the end.
About this piece
“Frère Jacques” is a traditional French song and one of the best-known rounds, where singers start the same tune one after another. In English it is sung as “Are You Sleeping, Brother John?”
Gustav Mahler turned the melody into a minor key for the third movement of his Symphony No. 1.
How to play it in Plush Keys
- Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
- Type “Frere” 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”.
Every phrase is played twice. Play the last “C G C” like ringing bells.
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. “Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)” 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 “Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)”.
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