How to Play Amazing Grace on Piano

Amazing Grace by Traditional — free interactive lesson below.

Amazing Grace moves slowly and uses wide, singing intervals — perfect for learning to play expressively rather than fast. The opening leap from G up to C sets the hymn's soaring tone.

Play it softly with the sustain pedal on, and let each long note ring.

🎼 Key: C major 📊 Level: easy 🎵 15 notes 💡 Tip: start at 50% speed in Practice Mode

🎹 Amazing Grace — Notes to Play (in order)

G4 – C5 – E5 – C5 – E5 – D5 – C5 – A4 – G4 – G4 – C5 – E5 – C5 – E5 – D5

Notes marked with + play at the same time (two hands). Open the piano above, switch to Practice Mode, and follow the green highlights.

✅ 4 Tips to Learn It Faster

Lean into the long notes — this song breathes slowly.
Keep the G – C opening leap smooth, not jumpy.
Use the sustain pedal (Spacebar) for a hymn-like wash of sound.
Sing the words in your head to phrase each line naturally.

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