Website design By BotEap.comLightly Row is a popular song that uses a range of just 5 notes. This makes it very easy to play the piano because you can easily play it with one hand.

Website design By BotEap.comHere are the lyrics of the song:

Website design By BotEap.comRow lightly, row lightly,

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Website design By BotEap.comHyphens are used to separate words of 2 or more syllables. This makes it easier to match the lyrics to the melody.

Website design By BotEap.comThis song can only be played with the right or left hand. The range of notes is between middle C and upper G. Try this piece first on the right hand. Then play it 8 notes (one octave) lower in the left hand. If you’re feeling brave, play both hands together an octave apart. This is called playing in unison.

Website design By BotEap.comHere are Lightly Row’s notes:

Website design By BotEap.comEGE, FDD,

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Website design By BotEap.comThere are 8 lines in the song. What lines are identical? Notice on the first line that the first 3 notes are GE E. This pattern is then repeated one note below. You then play FD D. This is called a descending pattern. It is a very useful way to learn and remember piano music.

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