Mozart’s “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman” (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Variations) is a bright and joyful piano piece based on the well-known melody of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”

Here, we provide free sheet music (PDF) along with an easy explanation of performance tips and difficulty level.

From the Variations on “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” — Theme, Variation 1, Variation 5, Variation 7

Difficulty: This is an original arrangement that extracts the easier parts of the variations — Theme, Variation 1, Variation 5, and Variation 7. Each variation has its own character, making it fun to play while developing expressive skills.

You can download the PDF of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Variations” for free using the button below.

From the Variations on “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” — Theme Only (Beginner-Friendly)

Difficulty: This simplified version includes only the Theme, making it easier for beginners to play.

The simple score is perfect for beginner lessons and young students.

What Are the “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Variations”?

What Are the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Variations?

The “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Variations” is a piano composition by Mozart consisting of 12 variations on the French folk song “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman.”

Known as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” in Japan, it is popular as a beginner piano piece due to its familiarity. However, the variations themselves are technically demanding and require expressive skills, making them more suitable for intermediate and above.

Here, we present a version that extracts three of the 12 variations.

Tips for Playing Well

Tips for Practicing the Variations
  • Use the pedal sparingly to avoid muddiness
  • Change the tempo and touch in each variation for variety
  • Play the “Twinkle Twinkle” theme gently, as if singing

Enjoy the World of Twinkle Twinkle in Your Own Sound!

This time, we introduced Mozart’s “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Variations”, a simple tune transformed into a brilliant set of variations.

Be sure to download the free sheet music and add it to your piano practice today.