Welcome to our piano tutorial for the classic children’s song Old MacDonald Had a Farm! This simple and joyful tune is a great choice for beginners, as it’s easy to learn and fun to play.
“Old MacDonald Had a Farm” is one of the most popular songs for kids in the English-speaking world. Throughout the years it has been covered by many artists, like The Sam Patterson Trio, The King Cole Trio, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, just to mention a few.
In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from basic notes and chords to a step-by-step guide on playing the melody. With our tutorial, you’ll also find sheet music that’s been simplified to make learning as smooth as possible. So, let’s dive in and bring this timeless favorite to life on the piano!
Table of Contents
- Old MacDonald Had a Farm (one hand)
- More Piano Tutorials for kids
- Old MacDonald Had a Farm on the piano (two hands)
Old MacDonald Had a Farm (one hand)
Learn to play Old MacDonald Had a Farm with one hand for a simple start on the piano.
Easy Piano Tutorial Video (one hand)
Follow along with our video tutorial that breaks down the melody for easy, one-hand playing.
Simple piano Sheet music with chords
Access straightforward sheet music with basic chords to accompany the one-hand melody.
To save this free music sheet of “Old McDonald Had a Farm” to your computer, right click (or tap and hold, on mobile devices) and choose “Save Image As…”.
Free Printable Sheet Music PDF with lyrics
Download a free PDF with both sheet music and lyrics to practice anywhere.
To download this ready-to-print PDF of this song for music activities with a music sheet, lyrics and a drawing for kids to paint, click on the button above.
Alternatively, right click (or tap and hold) on the following link, then choose “Save link as…”.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm – Sheet Music – Free PDF download | Singing Bell
More Piano Tutorials for kids
Old MacDonald Had a Farm on the piano (two hands)
Take your skills up a notch by learning to play Old MacDonald Had a Farm with both hands on the piano.
Easy Piano Tutorial Video for two hands
Watch our two-hand tutorial to master playing melody and accompaniment together.
Piano Sheet Music for Beginners (Two Hands)
Find beginner-friendly sheet music designed to ease you into two-hand playing.
Be sure to practice the left hand separately before combining both hands. Start by playing the piece slowly, gradually increasing the tempo as you become more comfortable.
Free printable Piano Sheet Music PDF (Two Hands)
Grab a free, printable PDF of the two-hand sheet music to practice whenever you like.
To download this printable PDF of this song with easy piano sheet music for beginners, click on the button above or on the following link.
“Old MacDonald Had a Farm” Piano Sheet Music for Beginners | Free PDF Download – Singing Bell
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