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How do you play the theme from 1812 overture?

To play the theme from the 1812 Overture:

1. Set up your left hand. Place your thumb on E, index finger on F#, middle finger on G#, ring finger on A, and pinky finger on C.

2. Strike your left hand. Using a slow and steady rhythm, strike the notes E, F#, G#, A, and C in a downward motion.

3. Set up your right hand. Place your thumb on C and your index finger on E.

4. Play the melody. Using a faster rhythm, play the notes C-E-G-C-E-D#-C-E-G-A-G-F#-E-D#-C.

5. Repeat the melody. Repeat the melody an octave higher, starting on C.

6. Add the cannons. As you play the melody, add in the cannons by striking the low C on your left hand and the high C on your right hand at the appropriate times.

7. Finish the piece. Conclude the piece by playing the final bars of the melody and adding in the cannons.

Here is a diagram of the notes for the left and right hands:

```

Left Hand:

E (thumb)

F# (index finger)

G# (middle finger)

A (ring finger)

C (pinky finger)

Right Hand:

C (thumb)

E (index finger)

```

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