About “Ave Maria”

What key is "Ave Maria" in?

"Ave Maria" by Carpenters is in the key of Db with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Ave Maria" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Ave Maria"?

This arrangement of "Ave Maria" uses 19 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abdim7, Abm, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, +11 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.