Learn Debussy Clair de Lune online
Practice a simplified piano theme from Debussy Clair de Lune with interactive keyboard prompts.
Composer / source · Claude Debussy
Make yourself a little music.
Click a key, or press A, S, D on your keyboard.
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Large letters are computer keys; small labels are musical notes. Hold Space for sustain. On mobile, use the arrows to change the visible range.
Debussy Clair de Lune piano letter notes
Each letter is one note, read left to right. A # means the black key just to the right of that letter. Below the note names you’ll find the matching computer keys for the piano on this page.
Note names
C# G# C# F D# C# C A# G# C# F G# G F D# C#
Computer keys on this piano
6 9 X I C X T Z 9 X I B O I C X
About the Debussy Clair de Lune melody
What are the first notes of Debussy Clair de Lune?
It starts with C# G# C# F D# C# C A#.
Does Debussy Clair de Lune use black keys?
Yes: C#, G#, D#, A#. Each # is the black key just to the right of that letter.
What range does it cover?
From C#4 to G#5. Everything fits on the 37-key piano above (C3–C6).
How long does it take to learn?
This version has 16 notes at about 66 BPM. Most beginners can play it through in about 6 minutes of guided practice.