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Interactive piano tutorial for "Santa Lucia" by Mario Lanza, in E♭ major at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Santa Lucia by Mario Lanza
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Santa Lucia" by Mario Lanza, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreopera · classical · vocal
Mooddramatic · passionate · grand
Signaturedramatic operatic aria
E♭ major
Key
100
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭
B♭
B♭7
B♭11
B♭maj/5
E♭maj/3
A♭
Fmaj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusCoda
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male operatic tenor
powerful, resonant tenor voice with a wide range, strong vibrato, and expressive phrasing
piano
acoustic grand piano providing harmonic support and melodic interludes
string orchestra
full string section (violins, violas, cellos, basses) delivering lush, sweeping accompaniment and occasional countermelodies
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Legendary Tenor (1987)

A posthumous compilation released nearly three decades after Lanza's death, drawing on recordings from his prolific catalog. It spans 19 tracks and offers a broad look at the voice that made him a household name in operatic and popular classical music.

All of The Legendary Tenor
Artist

Mario Lanza

Mario Lanza (1921-1959) was a Philadelphia-born tenor of Italian descent who became one of the most popular classical voices in mid-20th century America. He recorded extensively for RCA Victor and starred in several Hollywood films, most notably The Great Caruso (1951), which was the top-grossing film in the world that year. His powerful, natural voice drew comparisons to Enrico Caruso and earned admiration from conductors and fellow singers alike.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Santa Lucia" in?

"Santa Lucia" by Mario Lanza is in E♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Santa Lucia"?

"Santa Lucia" plays at around 100 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Santa Lucia"?

The core progression is E♭, B♭, B♭7, B♭11, B♭maj/5, and E♭maj/3, built around the E♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Santa Lucia"?

The recording features piano, string orchestra, and male operatic tenor.

Can I get a piano roll for "Santa Lucia"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Santa Lucia" by Mario Lanza into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Santa Lucia" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Santa Lucia" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 100 BPM in E♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Santa Lucia" on?

"Santa Lucia" appears on The Legendary Tenor (1987).

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