🎹 Amazing Grace Piano Basic

John Newton · Intermediate · 194 notes· Tempo 72 BPM· 70,900 views· Update 05/03/2026 · Piano
🎭 Emotional Character
Majestic and expansive, filling every corner — patient, letting each moment settle, present and measured throughout, steady and unwavering in tone.
Major Slow tempo Moderate dynamics Flowing texture Wide-ranging melody
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👤 Suggested For
📖 Early Learners ✋ Average Hand Size
⏰ Estimated Practice Time
2
weeks to performance-ready
Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.
4hper week
14htotal est.
3hard segments
* Estimate assumes ~4h focused practice/week for an average-level student at this difficulty tier.
🎯 Difficulty Assessment
Intermediate
32 / 100
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Moderate - requires coordination between hands

194
Total Notes
54%
Interleaved
2.06
Avg N/Beat
0
Ornaments
Score Breakdown
🎼 Hand Interleaving 17/25
54% of notes interleave - frequent interleaving, needs good independence
Note Density per Beat 2/30
Busiest beats: 3 notes/beat (avg 2.06) - comfortable density
Ornaments & Grace Notes 0/20
0 ornamental notes (0%) - no significant ornamentation
📏 Pitch Range (per hand) 3/15
Right: D4–D5 (12 st) | Left: G2–D4 (19 st)
Largest Interval Leap 6/10
19 st (1Oct+P5) - large leaps
# Chromatic Complexity 0/8
3% black-key notes - mostly white keys, easy to read
Polyphony / Voices 4/7
~2.6 notes active per beat (max 5) - melody + accompaniment with inner voices
Piece Length 0/5
1m 20s - short piece
🎚 Dynamics
f
Moderate dynamics (f avg) - clear expression required
Avg velocity 77/127  ·  Spread 32  ·  Range 64–96
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🎹 Note Range - Piano Keyboard
Upper dot = RH (Right Hand) Lower dot = LH (Left Hand) White dot on black key = sharp/flat note used
📐 Note Range per Hand  ·  Sheet Preview
🤚 Left Hand
LowestG2
HighestD4
Span19 st (1Oct+P5)
Notes118
Widest leap19 st  D4→G2
🖐 Right Hand
LowestD4
HighestD5
Span12 st (Oct)
Notes76
Widest leap7 st  A4→D4
🖐 Hand Span & Chord Density
Max chord span: 9 semitones (M6)
0 stOctave2 Oct
Avg chord: 3 notes  ·  13 chords
Max chord span: 5 semitones (P4)
0 stOctave2 Oct
Avg chord: 2 notes  ·  3 chords
↪️ Scales & Thumb Crossing
No significant scale runs detected — this piece does not heavily rely on thumb-crossing technique.
🔁 Repeating Phrases
33%
Repeated
8 of 24 bars contain repeated phrases — a good portion of the piece recycles earlier material, reducing the unique learning load.
Repeated bar Unique bar
🎯 Suggested Practice Passages ?Each "passage" is 2 consecutive measures (ô nhịp). The algorithm scores every passage by note density and interval leaps, then picks the 3 hardest for focused practice.
The hardest passages in this piece — spend extra time here before running the full piece.
📍 Measures 14–15
Hardest
📍 Measures 20–21
2nd hardest
📍 Measures 22–23
3rd hardest
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is Amazing Grace Piano Basic on piano?
Amazing Grace Piano Basic is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 32/100. It was composed by John Newton. Players should be comfortable with moderate hand independence, chord playing, and consistent rhythm. The piece runs approximately 1m 20s. It contains 194 notes in total.
How long does it take to learn Amazing Grace Piano Basic?
Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Amazing Grace Piano Basic to a performance-ready level takes approximately 2 weeks (~14 total practice hours) for a intermediate level student. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.
Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Amazing Grace Piano Basic?
You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Amazing Grace Piano Basic directly on this page. The sheet is 1 page long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.
Is there a video tutorial for Amazing Grace Piano Basic piano?
Yes — a piano video tutorial for Amazing Grace Piano Basic is embedded on this page. You can watch it here or follow the 'Play on YouTube' link. The tutorial covers the full arrangement at 72 BPM.
What piano level is required to play Amazing Grace Piano Basic?
Amazing Grace Piano Basic is suited for Intermediate level pianists (difficulty score 32/100). You'll need to be comfortable with both hands independently, chord patterns, and steady rhythm before tackling this piece.
What is the mood or feel of Amazing Grace Piano Basic?
Majestic and expansive, filling every corner — patient, letting each moment settle, present and measured throughout, steady and unwavering in tone. It belongs to the Piano genre. The piece is played at 72 BPM.