Learn William Tell Overture online
Practice a simplified finale theme from the William Tell Overture for repeated notes, leaps and steady tempo.
Composer / source · Gioachino Rossini
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William Tell Overture 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
E E E G# B E B G# E F# G# A B B A G# F# E B B B C# D# E D# C# B
Computer keys on this piano
; ; ; 9 R U R 9 ; 8 9 E R R E 9 8 ; R R R X C U C X R
About the William Tell Overture melody
What are the first notes of William Tell Overture?
It starts with E E E G# B E B G#.
Does William Tell Overture use black keys?
Yes: G#, F#, C#, D#. Each # is the black key just to the right of that letter.
What range does it cover?
From E4 to E5. Everything fits on the 37-key piano above (C3–C6).
How long does it take to learn?
This version has 27 notes at about 132 BPM. Most beginners can play it through in about 5 minutes of guided practice.