Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – How to Play on Glockenspiel / Xylophone

“Twinkle, Twinkle Little star” is one of the most popular nursery rhymes and lullabies for babies.
Lyrics are based on poem “The Star”, written by English Jane Taylor. Her poem included in a  collection she published with her sister in 1806. Music comes from the French tune “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman”. The melody, older than the poem, published in 1761.
Mozart has composed a piano arrangement by composing 12 Variations for the French song.

Two more children’s songs, “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” and  “Alphabet song” are based on the same tune.

On this page you can find a glockenspiel tutorial video, sheet music with a glockenspiel chart that will help you find the notes on the musical instrument and a printable PDF for free download.
If you would like to watch and sing this song, click here for the Karaoke version.

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Glockenspiel / Xylophone Tutorial Video

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Glockenspiel / Xylophone Sheet Music and Note Chart

The melody of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star consists of 6 notes, as you can see on the chart following the notes of the song. It is rather easy for a child or a beginner. Υou can play more children’s songs with C – D – E – F – G – A notes, like “London Bridge is Falling Down” or “Lavender’s Blue“.

Watch the video a couple of times and study each part at your own pace until you get the hang of it. Remember to use both mallets as much as you can – not only the one that is more convenient for you (e.g. the right one if you’re right-handed) as this an important basic technique.

To save this free glockenspiel sheet music of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to your computer, right click (or tap and hold, on mobile devices) and choose “Save Image As…”. Alternatively, you can download the PDF file below.

Twinkle Twinkle free xylophone glockenspiel sheet music color notes chart pdf

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Glockenspiel / Xylophone Music Sheet with Note Chart and Lyrics – Free PDF

To download a printable PDF file with sheet music for glockenspiel of this song, click on the button above or on the following link.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star | Free PDF with Glockenspiel Sheet Music

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  1. na7 WhatsApp

    Love this arrangement of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for Glockenspiel and Xylophone! The melody is so easy to follow and the rhythm is catchy. Perfect for young children to learn and play.

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