Three Blind Mice
About this arrangement
The song was printed in 1609 in Deuteromelia, a collection of rounds and songs edited by Thomas Ravenscroft. That early version was in a minor key, and no tails were cut off; the familiar verse about the farmer's wife came later.
The opening three notes step down: G, F, E-flat. Find that shape first, then count the 6/8 lines in two beats per bar.
Start with short loops.
Use the section list as a practice map. Start at 50% tempo, loop one section, then return to the full piece once the hand shape feels stable.
Choose Right or Left to focus on one hand. Wait for note checks the highlighted notes as you play them on the screen or a connected MIDI keyboard.
Before you practice.
01 Is Three Blind Mice good for a beginner?
Yes. It is a single melody for the right hand, and it opens with just three notes.
02 How long is it?
It is 16 bars in 6/8 time.
03 What should I practice first?
The first three notes, which come back several times. Then the busier middle lines, one at a time.
04 How old is Three Blind Mice?
It was first printed in 1609, in a book of rounds edited by Thomas Ravenscroft.