Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiringeasy piano letter notes
The melody in letter notes
G A B D C C
E D D G F♯ G
D B G A B C
Letter notes of the opening melody in the Plush Keys arrangement. A note with ♯ is the black key just to the right of it.
About this piece
This chorale melody comes from Bach's cantata “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”, BWV 147 (1723).
Its gently flowing groups of three notes make it a favorite at weddings and celebrations.
How to play it in Plush Keys
- Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
- Type “Jesu” 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”.
Think in groups of three: “G A B”, then “D C C”. Keep it flowing, and start slowly.
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?
“Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring” 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 “Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring”.
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