diff --git a/ocarina/shortcuts.py b/ocarina/shortcuts.py
index 6957b64c..eea6f26b 100644
--- a/ocarina/shortcuts.py
+++ b/ocarina/shortcuts.py
@@ -28,3 +28,8 @@ def key_pressed(widget, event):
 	widget.emit_stop_by_name("key-press-event")
 	return True
 
+register_shortcut("space", controls.toggle_play)
+register_shortcut( "Left", controls.seek_backward)
+register_shortcut("Right", controls.seek_forward)
+register_shortcut(    "n", controls.next)
+register_shortcut(    "s", controls.stop)