Melodic Notes
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Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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La tortuga Manuelita

"La tortuga Manuelita" is a popular children's song in Latin America. It is written and performed by Maria Elena Walsh in the key of C major. Maria Elena Walsh, an Argentine poet, musician, and writer, composed and recorded the song in 1962. "La tortuga Manuelita" tells the story of a turtle named Manuelita who sets off on an adventure to see the world. The song became a timeless classic and is loved by generations of children. As for the melody, it features a catchy and upbeat tune that is easy to sing along to. Trivia about the song includes its inclusion in various children's TV shows and its translation into multiple languages.
La tortuga Manuelita - Maria Elena Walsh

b C D b a g# g# E D C
a g f# e d D b
b C D D E D E
a b C a b C D
b C D D E D E E
C b a g f# a g

f# g a a
g a b b
a b C a b C D
E D C b a D a b
g C b a g f# a g

(repite 4 vezes)

E D C b a D a b
g C b a g d a g