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Mary Had a Little Lamb 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 words began as a poem by Sarah Josepha Hale, published in 1830. The tune most people sing today is often credited to Lowell Mason, an American music educator of the same period. It is one of the first songs many children learn because it uses only three notes in its opening phrase.
How it is arranged here
The arrangement is simplified for learning and is written in 4/4 time at about 108 beats per minute. It has about 8 bars and 27 steps in Any-key mode, where one press plays the whole step. The right hand has 26 notes and the left hand has 32. The lowest note is G2 and the highest is G4.
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 song is built from just a few neighbouring notes, which makes it a good choice for learning where E, D and C sit on the keyboard.
- Listen for the repeated notes at the end of each line. Press once per step and let the lit key finish before the next.
Is it free to use and share?
The poem dates from 1830 and the melody is traditional, so both are 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 Mary Had a Little Lamb?
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 Mary Had a Little Lamb?
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.