Franz Schubert's song Ellens dritter Gesang, set to a poem from Walter Scott's The Lady of the Lake and later fitted with the words of the Latin Ave Maria prayer. This is the opening of the vocal line, moved from B-flat major to C major, on white keys with two passing sharps.
How do you play Schubert · Ave Maria on the piano, the easy way?
With one hand and 9 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 4 3 4 7 5 4 5 4 (in letter notes: C B C E D C D C). The whole song lasts about 28 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.
How many keys do I need for Schubert · Ave Maria?
9 keys, 2 of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = D♯, 7 = E, 8 = F, 9 = F♯.
What key is Schubert's Ave Maria in?
Schubert's Ave Maria is in B-flat major. This easy version is moved to C major, so that it stays on the white keys (or almost): the tune is the same, only the starting note changes.
What are the first notes of Schubert · Ave Maria?
In numbers: 4 3 4 7 5 4 5 4. In letter notes: C B C E D C D C.
Is Schubert · Ave Maria free to play and share?
Yes. Schubert · Ave Maria is in the public domain (Franz Schubert, Ellens dritter Gesang (Ave Maria), D. 839 (1825)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.
Can I play it without a piano?
Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–9 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.
How long does it take to learn?
The whole song lasts 28 seconds at 52 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.
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