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\"Beethoven\"<\/div>\n

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Do you know?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Amazingly, Beethoven wrote this piece and put it in a drawer and seemed to forget about it. It was discovered later and published about 40 years after the composer\u2019s death. The title \u201cFur Elise\u201d was not actually the title Beethoven gave the piece. Who \u201cElise\u201d was is not really clear but presumed to be a lady Beethoven had romantic feelings for.<\/em><\/p>\n

Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“F\u00fcr Elise” by Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most famous and recognizable piano melodies in the world. Whenever anybody starts playing the piano, the “F\u00fcr Elise” piano notes are one of the things they aspire to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many new piano players dream of learning it. So, if you\u2019re learning <\/span>how to play piano<\/span><\/a>, w<\/span>e\u2019ve created a friendly “F\u00fcr Elise” piano song tutorial that breaks the song into small, simple steps so you never feel overwhelmed. We will cover the techniques required for you to play the F\u00fcr Elise <\/span>piano notes<\/span><\/a> as well as the relevant <\/span>piano chords<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Think of it like having a caring piano teacher sitting with you, patiently guiding you through each note and chord. At Skoove, we love turning challenging songs into fun lessons and “F\u00fcr Elise” is no exception.<\/p>\n

\u201cF\u00fcr Elise\u201d chords and progressions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you start learning the F\u00fcr Elise piano chords you will need to recall some music theory topics that you have ideally previously covered. Arpeggios and broken chords form an important part of the song – this is when, instead of playing several notes at the same time, you play a chord broken down into one note at a time. <\/span><\/p>\n

The right hand plays the simple and famous “F\u00fcr Elise” notes while the left hand is playing these broken chords.<\/span><\/p>\n

“F\u00fcr Elise” is written in the key of A minor and to begin with you\u2019ll need to know what an A minor chord is and then practice playing it:<\/span><\/p>\n

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A minor is the tonic chord of the “F\u00fcr Elise” melody. Next you\u2019ll need to know the dominant chord, which is E major. Try playing it now:<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the notes in “<\/b>F\u00fcr Elise”?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with the most exciting part, the notes themselves. The famous “F\u00fcr Elise” melody begins simply and when we use letter notes as well as sheet music, it becomes much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s break it down hand by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing the notes with the right hand<\/b><\/h3>\n

The magic of “<\/span>F\u00fcr Elise”<\/span> starts with the right hand. If you\u2019re just beginning, don\u2019t worry, it may sound complex, however once you see the notes written in letters and use the right fingering, it becomes much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

Place your 4th finger on E to start and your 3rd finger takes D#. Use your 1st (thumb) on A when you reach down.<\/span><\/p>\n

This setup makes the quick back-and-forth between E and D# much easier, and it helps your hand stay relaxed as the melody flows<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to start:<\/span><\/p>\n

E(4) \u2013 D#(3) \u2013 E(4) \u2013 D#(3) \u2013 E(4) \u2013 B(1) \u2013 D\u266e(3) \u2013 C(2) \u2013 A(1) <\/b><\/p>\n

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Play this slowly with your right hand until it feels smooth. This line repeats with slight variations, so once you\u2019re comfortable here, the rest will feel familiar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing the notes with the left hand<\/b><\/h3>\n

The left hand supports the melody with a simple bass rhythm. <\/span><\/p>\n

A(1) – A(1) – E(4) – E(4) – A(1) – A(1)<\/b><\/p>\n

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Think of your left hand as the steady beat of the song, slow, calm, and supportive keeping the 6\/4 time. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to play “<\/b>F\u00fcr Elise”<\/b> on piano?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019ve seen the notes, let\u2019s put them into action. The key to success is to learn in small steps and let your hands get comfortable before moving on. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve prepared a simple “<\/span>F\u00fcr Elise” piano <\/span>song tutorial video where you can follow along step by step. You\u2019ll watch how each hand moves, when the notes come together and how to build the famous melody with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n