Piano Pronto Movement 1: #28 Fur Elise and Syncopated Pedaling

  This lesson plan includes activities for Beethoven's "Fur Elise" in Piano Pronto Movement 1.    

Music Samples and History

Listen to a video of your choice below that features variations of Beethoven's famous piece Fur Elise.

Fur Elise Jam Piano Guys

McD Fur Elise Commercial

Fur Elise Animated

Fur Elise Line Rider

Learn more about Classical/Romantic composer Ludwig Van Beethoven by listening to a podcast or exploring the PA Beethoven website below.

Classics for Kids About Beethoven or Beethoven the Pianist

Beethoven Piano Adventures Explorer

Technique

Watch the Pianote Video How to Use the Sustain Pedal.

Improvisation

Listen to the pieces below that include syncopated pedaling. Then improvise your own piece including syncopated pedaling or learn the rote piece, changing the pedal between chords.

Supplementary: Piano Safari Rainbow Colors Reminder Video and Performance Video

Improvisation: Create First 1 Leaving the Harbor Solo  and Duet ¾ Improv

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