Yankee Doodleeasy piano letter notes
The melody in letter notes
G G A B G B A D
G G A B G F♯ D
G G A B C B A G
F♯ D E F♯ G G
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
“Yankee Doodle” dates back to the time of the American Revolution. British soldiers first sang it to make fun of the colonists, who then took it up as their own.
Today it is the state song of Connecticut. In Japan, the same tune is known as a clapping-game song, “Alps Ichimanjaku”.
How to play it in Plush Keys
- Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
- Type “Yankee” 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”.
A cheerful march. The only black key is F♯.
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. “Yankee Doodle” 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 “Yankee Doodle”.
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