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Au Clair de la Lune is ready to play. Press the button below and the trainer opens with this song loaded: the keys you need light up in order with a countdown, so you can learn it without reading music. It runs in your browser with no sign-up and no download, and you can use your mouse, a touch screen, your computer keyboard or a USB MIDI keyboard.
About the tune
This is a French folk song that has been sung since the 1700s. The melody begins with the same note repeated and then steps gently upward, so it suits slow, quiet playing. It is a popular first lullaby-style tune on the piano.
How it is arranged here
The arrangement is simplified for learning and is written in 4/4 time at about 88 beats per minute. It has about 8 bars and 32 steps in Any-key mode, where one press plays the whole step. The right hand has 22 notes and the left hand has 64. The lowest note is C2 and the highest is E4.
How to learn it
- Open the song and choose Watch to see and hear it once.
- Switch to Follow. The song waits for you to press each lit key, so there is no timing pressure.
- When Follow feels easy, try Play along and aim for 90% or better. The speed dial lets you start slow, and the coach loops any bars that gave you trouble.
Practice tips
- Start with the repeated C notes. Keep them even and gentle.
- Slow the speed dial down. This tune sounds best when it is calm.
Is it free to use and share?
It is a traditional French song, so it is in the public domain. Our arrangement is simplified, and it is written for practice rather than as a published edition. See our guide to public-domain music for what that means.
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Questions
Do I need a piano to play Au Clair de la Lune?
No. You can use the on-screen keys with a mouse or touch screen, the computer keyboard (the A row plays white keys and the W row black keys), or a USB MIDI keyboard in Chrome or Edge.
How hard is Au Clair de la Lune?
We rate this arrangement beginner. Follow mode makes any song easier because it waits for you.
Can I play it slower?
Yes. The speed dial goes from 40% to 100%, and the coach can loop a few bars at a slower speed.