Would you like to learn to play the notes of the song Bella Ciao on the piano? Let’s Go!
Bella Ciao is a traditional Italian song sung during the Italian Resistance in the Second World War. It has become an anthem of freedom and the fight against oppression.
Bella Ciao is known for its catchy melody. Its popularity has crossed borders, making it a universal symbol of resistance.
Musical anecdote: One of the distinctive features of this song is its origins as a rice-field work song, before becoming a song of resistance. Its catchy refrain and poignant rhythm have inspired generations of activists and musicians around the world.
Now that you know a little more about the history of this song, let’s move on to learning its notes on the piano. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you step by step.
We’ll start by learning the notes to be played with the right hand, then the notes to be played with the left. We’ll finish by learning how to play both hands together. To make teaching easier, this article is made up of simple explanations, explanatory diagrams and video tutorials. You’ll even be able to download the sheet music for the song at the end.
By the time you’ve read this entire article, you’ll be able to play the notes of this song on the piano!
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Before we start learning Bella Ciao, let’s take a moment to review the piano basics and familiarize ourselves with the keyboard. Here’s an illustration to guide you:
The name of the notes on a piano keyboard.
Take a moment to examine the diagram of the piano keyboard shown above. You’ll notice that the black keys follow a regular sequence: two notes, then three, followed by two again, and so on.
The first step is to locate the note C. To find C, concentrate on the groups of two black keys. The note C is always to the left of this group of two black keys. By pressing the white key immediately to the left of this group of two black keys, you’ll easily identify C!
Starting from this C, play all the notes of the octave with your right hand. Repeat with your left hand!
It’s essential to train yourself to recognize each note on the keyboard quickly. Then you’ll be ready to play the notes of the song Bella Ciao on the piano.
Excellent! You’ve successfully completed the first step in familiarizing yourself with the piano keyboard! Now let’s move on to learning the notes of the Bella Ciao melody on the piano with your right hand.
To begin with, the first note to be played for this melody is the E note.
E is the first note to be played with the right hand for the song Bella Ciao on piano.
Congratulations! You’ve found the note on the keyboard! You’ve got your starting point, ready to tame the notes of the Bella Ciao melody on the piano with your right hand.
Now play the following notes one by one on your keyboard:
E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – B – A – C – B – A – E – E – E – E – D – E – F – F – F – E – D – F – E – E – D – C – B – E – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – B – A – C – B – A – E – E – E – E – D – E – F – F – F – E – D – F – E – E – D – C – B – E – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – B – A – C – B – A – E – E – E – E – D – E – F – F – F – E – D – F – E – E – D – C – B – E – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – A – E – A – B – C – B – A – C – B – A – E – E – E – E – D – E – F – F – F – E – D – F – E – E – D – C – B – E – B – C – A.
Repeat this sequence of notes several times, using your right hand on the keys. The more you practice, the faster and more naturally you’ll find the notes, so you can concentrate on learning the rhythm of Bella Ciao!
Bella Ciao on the piano: the notes of the right hand.
There’s nothing like a video to energize your learning! We highly recommend that you watch it, as this video tutorial will guide you precisely on which keys to play with your right hand to interpret the melody of Bella Ciao in rhythm.
Follow the notes on the screen and press the corresponding keys as they appear on the virtual keyboard. Hold down the key for as long as the note remains visible on the virtual keyboard.
Come on, you can do it!
Are you proud of yourself? You’ve successfully learned the melody of Bella Ciao! There are only two main steps left before you can play the song in its entirety.
Can you tell the difference between the melody and the accompaniment? The melody is the main, melodic part of the music, usually played with the right hand on the piano. The accompaniment, on the other hand, is played with the left hand and forms the background to the music, with chords or repetitive sequences of notes played according to a specific rhythm.
We now invite you to move on to learning the notes of the song’s piano accompaniment with the left hand!
Play the notes ofBella Ciao with the right hand on an interactive app
La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the right note with your right hand on your piano before moving on to the next one.
Of course you can! Let’s follow the same learning method for playing the notes on the piano with the left hand for Bella Ciao. To get started, let’s concentrate on the first note of the accompaniment:
Your left hand will place its thumb on the key corresponding to an A on the keyboard.
By positioning your left hand in this way, you’re ready to play the piano accompaniment.
A is the first note to be played with the left hand for the song Bella Ciao on piano.
Now that you’ve located the note on the keyboard, let’s move on to the notes your left hand should play, just as we did for the right hand. Play these notes in the order specified to master the piano accompaniment to Bella Ciao. And off you go!
A – C – C – A – C – C – A – A – A – C# – C# – D – A – E – G# – G# – A – A – C – C – A – C – C – A – A – A – C# – C# – D – A – E – G# – G# – A – A – C – C – A – C – C – A – A – A – C# – C# – D – A – E – G# – G# – A – A – C – C – A – C – C – A – A – A – C# – C# – D – A – E – G# – G# – A.
It’s crucial to practice this piece repeatedly until you feel completely at ease. The more you practice, the more you’ll be able to play these notes smoothly and without error. Remember, this is not a race, so don’t neglect this step!
Bella Ciao on the piano: the notes of the left hand.
We offer a detailed video tutorial to help you manipulate the notes of this song with your left hand.
In this video, each note of the Bella Ciao accompaniment is clearly demonstrated, with particular attention paid to the position of your fingers on the keyboard. You’ll be able to visualize and understand every movement required to play the accompaniment with precision.
Take the time to observe each note carefully and familiarize yourself with the sequence of keys to be played. You can also use the video’s slow-motion function, if necessary, to better assimilate the sequence of notes.
Remember to practice regularly and with determination. With perseverance, you’ll soon be able to play the piano accompaniment to Bella Ciao with ease and confidence!
Play the notes of Bella Ciao with the left hand on an interactive app
The La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the correct note with your left hand on your piano before moving on to the next.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully played the melody with your right hand and brilliantly accompanied the song Bella Ciao on your keyboard with your left.
Now it’s time to synchronize both hands! Let’s get started!
A common challenge for piano beginners is hand coordination, i.e. the ability to play with both hands simultaneously on the keyboard.
This exercise can be difficult at first, as it requires rapid and precise coordination between the movements of both hands, which can be complex for the brain. It therefore takes a lot of practice to acquire fluency and ease.
To optimize your learning, we recommend dividing the piece into short sequences of a few seconds each. Avoid excessively long parts of 30 to 40 seconds, which can be too difficult to master at first. Start slowly with each short sequence, then gradually increase the pace as you gain confidence.
This gradual approach enables your brain to assimilate information efficiently, promoting lasting learning. The use of learning tools such as La Touche Musicale can also be beneficial in supporting your progress.
Bella Ciao on the piano: the notes of both hands.
To boost your learning, our video tutorial is here to guide you in mastering the notes to be played with both hands simultaneously for the song Bella Ciao. You’ll be able to play the melody and accompaniment smoothly and harmoniously.
If you find the speed of the notes too fast, don’t hesitate to stop or slow down the video to take the time to position your fingers on the keyboard between each note.
To accompany you on this adventure, our interactive application La Touche Musicale can be an indispensable tool. It eliminates the need to stop the video manually, so you can concentrate on playing the notes. In learning mode, the application waits for you to play the right notes before moving on. It also lets you choose the version in which the notes are displayed: Latin or Anglo-Saxon.
Play the notes of Bella Ciao with both hands on an interactive app
The La Touche Musicale app waits for you to play the right notes with both hands on your piano before moving on to the next.
Well done! You’ve done an excellent job! You’ve now mastered the song Bella Ciao on the piano!
And if you enjoyed this tutorial, we’ve got lots more in stock! Here are just a few:
Amazing! You’ve completed this tutorial brilliantly, and now you’re juggling the notes of Bella Ciao on the piano with both hands! If you like a challenge, you’ll find the “Expert” version of this piano song on our La Touche Musicale app.
As promised from the outset, the score of Bella Ciao in PDF format is now available.
We hope you enjoy this musical experience!
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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