How to Play the Macarena on Piano

Bring the party to the piano! Learn the chords, rhythm, and melody for the Macarena with our simple, step-by-step guide for beginners.

The Piano and the Macarena: A Match Made in Heaven

The Macarena’s iconic sound is driven by a simple, repeating chord progression that makes it a perfect song for piano players of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner learning your first song or an advanced player looking for a fun party piece, this guide will get you playing in no time.

Macarena Piano Chords

The song is a simple four-chord loop. For beginners, we recommend playing it in the key of G Major, which uses easy-to-find chords.

Easy Key: G Major

The progression is: G - D - C - D.

Chord Fingering

Use your left hand for the root note and your right hand to play the full chord.

G Major

Notes: G - B - D

D Major

Notes: D - F# - A

C Major

Notes: C - E - G

D Major

Notes: D - F# - A

Rhythm and Technique

The key to making the Macarena sound authentic is in the rhythm. It has a distinctive Latin feel that’s easy to replicate on the piano.

Left Hand (Bass)

Keep your left hand simple. Play the root note of the chord on beats 1 and 3 to provide a solid foundation.

Right Hand (Chords)

Play the chords with a "chunking" or syncopated rhythm. You can play a simple pattern of playing the chord on the downbeat and the "and" of the beat to give it that fun, rhythmic feel.

Watch a Piano Tutorial

Watch this video to see the chords and rhythm in action.

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