Would you like to learn to play the notes of the song Fly Me to the Moon on the piano? You’ve come to the right place!
Originally composed and written by Bart Howard in 1954 under the title “In Other Words”, this musical piece celebrates the theme of a declaration of love. It was Frank Sinatra’s 1964 rendition of the song on his album “It Might as Well Be Swing” that made it so popular. Today, “Fly Me to the Moon” has become a jazz standard, covered by international artists and featured in film soundtracks such as “Wall Street” and “Apollo 13”, as well as series like “Euphoria”.
In this article, we’ll take you step-by-step through this essential jazz tune. We’ll start by examining the notes to be played with the right hand, then move on to those for the left. Then we’ll harmonize the two parts and play them together. Throughout this article, diagrams and video tutorials will be at your disposal to facilitate your progress and illustrate our explanations.
Finally, at the bottom of the page, you’ll find the full score of “Fly Me to the Moon”, which you can download to practice and master this jazz classic.
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Before plunging into learning this unforgettable melody, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the layout of the keys on a piano keyboard. To do this, start by examining the image below:
The name of the notes on a piano keyboard.
Take a moment to examine this diagram carefully. You’ll notice that the piano keyboard is structured by successive groups of two black keys, followed by three black keys, and so on.
To begin your exploration of the notes, concentrate on the groups of two black keys. Now try to locate the white key on the left: you’ve discovered the note C. The white key on the right corresponds to the note E. You can now easily locate all the C and E notes on your keyboard. In the same way, use the groups of black keys on the diagram to find the other notes.
You’ll need to do this before you can start playing the iconic Fly Me to the Moon. Once you’ve got the hang of it, practice regularly to familiarize yourself with all the notes on the piano. If you find it difficult at first, you can associate each note with a specific color, which will help you identify them more easily.
Congratulations, you’re now able to find your way around a piano keyboard. Let’s move on to learning how to play “Fly Me to the Moon” with right-hand notes!
As a rule, it’s the right hand that plays the main melody of the tune, the one that sticks in your memory.
To begin with, let’s identify the first note of the melody to be played: The first note is a C
The note C is the first note to be played with your right hand for the song Fly Me to the Moon on piano.
You’ve managed to play the C note of the piece on your piano. Great! Now let’s move on to the sequence of all the other right-hand notes.
Simply play these notes one after the other on your keyboard.
C – B – A – G – F – G – A – C – B – A – G – F – E – A – G – F – E – D – E – F – A – G# – F – E – D – C – C# – D – A – A – C – B – G – B – C – F – F – A – G – F – E – C – B – A – G – F – G – A – C – B – A – G – F – E – A – G – F – E – D – E – F – A – G# – F – E – D – C – C# – D – A – A – C – B – G – G# – A – C – C – C – D – C – G + D (these last two notes are to be played simultaneously)
Have you managed to play all these notes? To refine your playing, don’t forget to practice regularly. Repetition is the key to fluidity and precision. Once you feel comfortable, you can move on to learning left-hand notes.
Fly Me To The Moon on the piano: the notes of the right hand.
To make your experience even more fun, we’ve put together a video tutorial covering all the right-hand notes.
You must play each note on your keyboard in sync with the notes that appear on the virtual keyboard. This video will help you maintain the right musical rhythm of “Fly Me to the Moon”.
Congratulations, you can now play the notes of Fly Me to the Moon with your right hand.
Now let’s move on to learning left-hand notes.
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.
To learn the notes for the left hand, we’ll proceed in the same way as for the right hand.
The left hand is often used to accompany the melody, bringing depth to the melody, but it can also change the mood of a piece depending on its rhythm.
Let’s identify the first note to be played by the left hand: The first note is a G
The note G is the first note to be played with your left hand for the song Fly Me to the Moon on piano.
You’ve managed to play the G note of the piece on your piano. Great! Now let’s move on to the sequence of all the left-hand notes.
Simply play these notes one after the other on your keyboard.
G + A + E – A + C + D – F + G + D – G + B + C – E + F + C – F + A + B – E + B + D – E + G + A – C + D + F – F + G + B – E + G + B – C# + G + A – C + D + F – F + G + B – G + B + C – F + A + B – F + G# + B – G + A + C + E – F + A + C + D – F + G + B + D – E + G + B + C – E + F + A + C – D + F + A + B – D + E + G# + B – C + E + G + A – C# + E + G + A – C + D + F + A – D + F + G + B – D + E + G + B – D + F + G# + B – C + D + F + A – D + F + G + B – C + E + A
Tip: When notes are followed by a + symbol, this means that you must play these notes at the same time (chord).
Did you manage to play all these notes? This sequence represents the entire piano accompaniment to Fly Me to the Moon. To refine your playing, you need to practice. Once you’re comfortable, you can try playing the piece with both hands at the same time.
Fly Me To The Moon on the piano: the notes of the left hand.
In the same way as for the right hand, you have access to a video tutorial covering all the notes for the left hand.
To do this, you need to play each note on your keyboard in sync with the notes that appear on the virtual keyboard. This video will help you maintain the right musical rhythm of “Fly Me to the Moon”.
Tip: take your time to follow the video carefully, as this will help you adjust your tempo and play with precision.
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 can now play all the left-hand notes of Fly Me to the Moon with ease.
You’re now ready to learn how to play Fly Me to the Moon with both hands together.
It’s not uncommon when you’re just starting out to find it difficult to play a tune with both hands simultaneously. By working on this melody, you’ll quickly notice progress.
Indeed, in our daily lives, our movements tend to be symmetrical when we’re active. Coordinating the movements of both hands at the piano is not something you’re born with. This means that, with a little practice, you can achieve it, and the La Touche Musicale application is here to support you in this learning process.
To help you along, you can start by playing a few notes with your right hand, then a few notes with your left, before playing them together. By breaking down the piece step by step, you should feel more at ease. At first, feel free to play the piece at a slower tempo than the initial one, then gradually increase the speed.
By following these tips and practicing regularly, you’ll gradually acquire fluid coordination between your hands at the piano.
Fly Me To The Moon on the piano: the notes of both hands.
In this last video, you’ll discover how to play “Fly Me to the Moon” with both hands simultaneously on the piano. You’ll have to play the notes displayed on the screen on your piano. If the video goes too fast for your taste, you can slow down the tempo or pause the video.
However, it can be tedious to pause a video to readjust your fingers or go backwards. If you’re looking for a smoother experience, the La Touche Musicale app is here to help you learn. This interactive application allows you to connect your piano directly, and waits until you’ve played the notes correctly on your keyboard before moving on. We recommend that you use this application in conjunction with our guide for optimum progress.
What’s more, our application offers a vast selection of tunes to suit all styles and levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert at the piano, our app will help you progress and perfect your playing. Are you ready to join us now?
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