A short Latin motet that Mozart wrote in June 1791, a few months before his death, for a church choir in Baden. This is the opening soprano melody, moved from D major to C major, on white keys with one passing sharp.
How do you play Mozart · Ave verum corpus on the piano, the easy way?
With one hand and 7 keys: put a finger on key 1, D4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 5 7 2 5 4 3 3 6 (in letter notes: G C E G F♯ F F A). The whole song lasts about 29 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.
How many keys do I need for Mozart · Ave verum corpus?
7 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = D, 2 = E, 3 = F, 4 = F♯, 5 = G, 6 = A, 7 = C.
What key is Mozart's Ave verum corpus in?
Mozart's Ave verum corpus is in D 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 Mozart · Ave verum corpus?
In numbers: 5 7 2 5 4 3 3 6. In letter notes: G C E G F♯ F F A.
Is Mozart · Ave verum corpus free to play and share?
Yes. Mozart · Ave verum corpus is in the public domain (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ave verum corpus, K. 618 (1791)). 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 1–7 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 29 seconds at 66 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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