"Ave Maria" K. 554

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

ClassicalFamousF majorAndante4/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Mozart's 'Ave Maria' K. 554, originally a vocal work, is a beautiful and devotional piece often transcribed for piano. It is characterized by its serene melody and elegant harmonic progressions.

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Teacher notes

Achieving a pure, singing tone and a seamless legato line with sensitive pedaling are crucial for this devotional piece.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

serenetendercontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "Ave Maria" K. 554 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

"Ave Maria" K. 554 is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play "Ave Maria" K. 554?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is "Ave Maria" K. 554?

A typical performance of "Ave Maria" K. 554 lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for "Ave Maria" K. 554?

"Ave Maria" K. 554 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.