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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 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.
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About the tune
The tune is much older than the words. It comes from a French folk song, “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman”, which was printed in the 1760s. Mozart wrote a famous set of piano variations on it in the early 1780s. The English words come from a poem called “The Star” by Jane Taylor, published in 1806. The same melody carries the alphabet song and “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep”.
How it is arranged here
The arrangement is simplified for learning and is written in 4/4 time at about 100 beats per minute. It has about 12 bars and 48 steps in Any-key mode, where one press plays the whole step. The right hand has 42 notes and the left hand has 88. The lowest note is F2 and the highest is A4.
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
- The first and last phrases are identical, so once you know the first line you already know half the song.
- Notice how the middle section moves by step while the opening jumps up a fifth. Say “jump, then walk down” to yourself as you play.
Is it free to use and share?
The melody and the Jane Taylor poem are far past copyright, so it is free to play and share. 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 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?
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 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?
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.