What key is "Ave Maria" in?

"Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Ave Maria" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Ave Maria" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Ave Maria" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Franz Schubert can I play here?

Try "Country Waltz (Landler)", "Impromptu No.3 in Gb Major", "Rosamunde Entr'acte". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)A

ve Ma (F)ri

(Dm)a,

(Gm)gra

ti (C7)a ple (F)na.

Ma (F)ri

a, (Dm)gra bis ti a (Bdim)ple

ri (E7)na,

Ma (Edim7)ri

a, gra ti a ple (Dm)na,

A (C)ve,

(D)a ra ve!

Do mi (C)nus

Do mi nus te (C)cum.

Be ne (C7)dic

ta tu in mu li (F)e ri bus,

et (C7)be

ne dic tis no (Dm)tus,

et (C)be

ne (A)dic tus fruc tus (Gm)ven tris,

ven tris (Gm)tu

i, (Ddim7)Je tis no (C)sus.

(F)A

ve Ma (F)ri

(F)a.

(F)A

ve Ma (F)ri

(Dm)a,

(Gm)Ma

ter (C7)De ple (F)i.

O (F)ra

pro (Dm)no bis pec ca (Bdim)ple

ri (E7)na,

o (Edim7)ra,

o ra pro no ple (Dm)bis.

O (C)ra,

(D)o ra pro no mi (C)bis

pec ca to ri (C)bus,

nunc ne (C7)et

in ho in ra li (F)mor ri tis,

in (C7)ho

ra mor tis no (Dm)strae,

in (C)ho

ra (A)mor tis, mor tis (Gm)no strae,

ven in (Gm)ho

ra (Ddim7)mor tis no (C)strae.

(F)A

ve Ma (F)ri

(F)a.

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ave Maria”

What key is "Ave Maria" in?: "Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ave Maria" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ave Maria" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Ave Maria" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Franz Schubert can I play here?: Try "Country Waltz (Landler)", "Impromptu No.3 in Gb Major", "Rosamunde Entr'acte". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.