Happy Birthday is the most important song to know how to play by ear. If you only ever learn one song by ear, this should be it!
Pianists will always have opportunities to play Happy Birthday. And this song is a lot of fun to experiment with once you’ve got the basics down.
First learn how to play the melody with the right hand by ear using this starter sheet. The next step is to add simple chords in the left hand and then eventually play the song with different styles. You’re sure to be a crowd pleaser when you can play Happy Birthday in a variety of fun arrangements.
If you are a piano teacher, do your students a huge service and help them learn how to play Happy Birthday. They’ll be excited to learn the piece and they’ll use your tutilege over and over!
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Thank you so much for your help in making group lesson so much more fun!!!!
You’re welcome, Rita! I’m glad you’re enjoying the resources on my site. If you have any ideas for more materials that would be fun for your lessons, send me an email. I’d love your feedback!