Moonlight Sonata Guitar Tutorial#2 (Beethoven) In 4K [Note-By-Note; Free...

History

The 'Moonlight Sonata' by Ludwig Van Beethoven is easily one of the world's most recognisable pieces of music. This work is also known as Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor or Quasi Una Fantasia from the Opus. 27, number two. 

The name 'Moonlight Sonata' was originally given to the music several years after Beethoven's death by another Ludwig - Ludwig Rellstab, a known German poet and music critic. 

This sonata makes a departure from the standard sonata form of the period in that it has a slow and solemn first movement. In Beethoven's time the usual form was fast-slow-fast. 

Performance Notes

Because it was originally written for piano it poses a significant technical challenge for guitarists to convey the sustain and legato that is a trademark of this piece. As such some chords are quite difficult and movements must be carefully considered and rapid in order to retain continuity and flow.

• Hold chords as long as possible
• Move rapidly and deftly between chords
• Keep the rhythm steady and pulsing

Here is a link to the first tutorial:

Tutorial 1

Conclusion:

My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my YouTube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.

Let your fingers fly!

Moonlight Sonata Guitar Tutorial#1 (Beethoven) [Note-By-Note; Free Tabs&...

History

The 'Moonlight Sonata' by Ludwig Van Beethoven is easily one of the world's most recognisable pieces of music. This work is also known as Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor or Quasi Una Fantasia from the Opus. 27, number two. 

The name 'Moonlight Sonata' was originally given to the music several years after Beethoven's death by another Ludwig - Ludwig Rellstab, a known German poet and music critic. 

This sonata makes a departure from the standard sonata form of the period in that it has a slow and solemn first movement. In Beethoven's time the usual form was fast-slow-fast. 

Performance Notes

Because it was originally written for piano it poses a significant technical challenge for guitarists to convey the sustain and legato that is a trademark of this piece. As such some chords are quite difficult and movements must be carefully considered and rapid in order to retain continuity and flow.

• Hold chords as long as possible
• Move rapidly and deftly between chords
• Keep the rhythm steady and pulsing

Here is a link to the second tutorial:

Tutorial 2

Conclusion:

My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my YouTube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.

Let your fingers fly!

Pathétique Guitar Tutorial#2 4K! (Beethoven) Piano Sonata No. 8 In C min...

History

Taken from Beethoven's wonderful Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor 'Pathetique' or the second movement Adagio Cantabile is this wonderful transcription. It was written way back in 1788 and is generally known as Sonata Pathétique and is thought to be one of the few compositions actually named by the great composer himself although this theory has been largely debunked and the name is now attributed to the publisher of the work.

Originally the second movement was written in A-flat major and modulated through two episodes. The first episode is in the relative minor F and E-flat major. The second episode modulates to the tonic minor A-flat minor and then to E-major before returning to a more lively A-flat major with triplets and a brief coda.

For the transcription to guitar it is necessary to transpose the piece up by one semitone to C-sharp minor. If you really want to play it in the original key it is a fairly simple matter to tune the guitar down by a half-step.

Performance Tips:

This is the second of two tutorials for the adagio cantabile movement in this sonata. This piece is extremely expressive. Keeping the melody prominent is really important as is sustaining the melodic notes for as long as possible.

• Tune down a 1/2 step if playing in the original key is desired
• Remember that Beethoven was fond of legato
• Use a light touch throughout except for the more strident episode in F
• Pay careful attention to emphasises the melody without putting unnecessary emphasis on the underlying harmonic content

Here is the link to the first tutorial:

Tutorial No. 1

Conclusion:

My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my Youtube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.

Let your fingers fly!

Pathetique Guitar Tutorial#1 4K! (Beethoven) Piano Sonata No. 8 In C min...

History

Taken from Beethoven's wonderful Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor 'Pathetique' or the second movement Adagio Cantabile is this wonderful transcription. It was written way back in 1788 and is generally known as Sonata Pathétique and is thought to be one of the few compositions actually named by the great composer himself although this theory has been largely debunked and the name is now attributed to the publisher of the work. 

Originally the second movement was written in A-flat major and modulated through two episodes. The first episode is in the relative minor F and E-flat major. The second episode modulates to the tonic minor A-flat minor and then to E-major before returning to a more lively A-flat major with triplets and a brief coda.

For the transcription to guitar it is necessary to transpose the piece up by one semitone to C-sharp minor. If you really want to play it in the original key it is a fairly simple matter to tune the guitar down by a half-step.

Performance Tips:

This is the second of two tutorials for the adagio cantabile movement in this sonata. This piece is extremely expressive. Keeping the melody prominent is really important as is sustaining the melodic notes for as long as possible.

• Tune down a 1/2 step if playing in the original key is desired
• Remember that Beethoven was fond of legato
• Use a light touch throughout except for the more strident episode in F
• Pay careful attention to emphasises the melody without putting unnecessary emphasis on the underlying harmonic content

Here is the link to the second tutorial:

Tutorial No. 2

Conclusion:

My full transcription including tablature and notation is available for free to my Youtube subscribers. So, if you wish to have a copy just subscribe to my channel and leave a comment or send me a message with your email address and I will happily send you my transcription. Be sure to watch my tutorials for the song and have the transcription beside you so that you can learn this wonderful song quickly and easily.

Let your fingers fly!