About the piece
The tune comes from Good Morning to All, a school song by sisters Mildred and Patty Hill published in 1893. For decades it was at the centre of a copyright dispute that ended in 2016: today it is in the public domain.
It is the most sung song in the world: knowing how to play it comes in handy at every party.
The arrangement was written by us for Piano Learning; the app also has a ★★ version with chords.
The notes of the melody (right hand)
Notes with a coloured border are longer. The video also shows the left hand.
GGAGCB
GGAGDC
GGGECBAFFECDC
How to practise it
- Read the notes above and find the hand position: most of the time the fingers stay on five neighbouring keys.
- The biggest leap is at the start of the third phrase: prepare it by moving your hand early.
- Add the left hand only when the right hand is secure, first at 60% as in the video.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read music?
No: the notes are written in letters and the video shows which key to press and for how long.
Can I play it with one hand?
Yes, the right-hand melody alone is already recognisable. In the app, if you practise one hand, the app plays the other.