How to Play "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Piano

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Shared by Mike · 30 bars

  • D minor
  • 12/8
  • 67 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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What this song uses

Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.

  1. The key

    D minor

    Five-finger position on D, then the D natural minor scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    A, Dm, Gm, D · V, i, iv, I

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    A: A, Db, E
    Dm: D, F, A
    Gm: G, Bb, D
    D: D, Gb, A
  3. A left hand that fits

    Slow-dance heartbeat

    Root bass · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 (12/8) · Beginner

    Four slow, deep beats under a swaying fifties ballad.

Part 1 · bars 1 to 4

Up next
  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

D minor

1 flat: Bb

DEFGABbC

The D natural minor scale

Time signature

12/8

4 big beats in every bar, at 67 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 29 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range D2 to G4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range A3 to D6Part by part

How to practice "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626"

Learn "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 6 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

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  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" on the piano?

Learn "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 6 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" in?

"Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" is in D minor, which has 1 flat: Bb. The D minor scale is D, E, F, G, A, Bb and C.

The D natural minor scale

What are the chords in "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626"?

The sheet music uses 29 chords: Dm, Edim7, Gdim7, Gm, A, Edim, C, F, E, Am, G, Cm, C7, Cdim7, Bb7, Eb and 13 more.

What does the left hand play in "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from D2 to G4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626"?

"Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" plays at 67 BPM in 12/8, counted in dotted quarters. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from A3 up to D6. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "Lacrymosa from Requiem Mass, K626"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

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