Introduction
Originally, the words were in German, but in the performance you’ll see below, the words are translated to English.
This scene is part of Act 1, which is at the beginning of the opera. Hansel and Gretel are at home, and Gretel is teaching her brother Hansel how to dance.
Video
The Lesson
At The Piano
Full Speed
Slower
Sheet Music
First, you have to figure out the hand position. The first note in the song is played by the right hand and it sits on the line that gives the G clef it’s name. Do you know what it is? That’s right. It’s my favorite note, G. Which finger is playing that note? We know it’s a different finger than usual because the finger number is circled.
Second, take a look at the first note the left hand plays. It’s circled, too. This note is a D. How do you need to move your hand so that your 1st finger plays that?
Hint: You can check yourself by watching the videos above.
Notice the staccato marks in measures 10 and 12.
Notice the C major scale played by the right hand at the end, starting in measure 14.
Take it slow and remember to break it up into phrases.
Sheet Music
Piano
Piano Challenge Version
Ukulele
Guitar
Recorder
Xylophone or On-Screen Piano
Don’t Forget!
You can look up the ukulele chords and guitar chords and get help with reading tablature,
playing the recorder or rhythm (percussion) instruments right here on my website!
Enrichment
Opera Arias
This is a video in which Maciek O’Shea, who is an opera singer tells you about and sings a whole bunch of operatic arias. Aria is what a song in an opera that is sung by one person is called. It’s a fun video and I hope you enjoy it. Opera is one of my favorite types of music.