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by Ludwig van Beethoven
Fur Elise
by Ludwig van Beethoven
This is my arrangement of Fur Elise for two guitars.
The first guitar part should be played by a slightly less experienced player. Although this part carries the melody it stays roughly in first position.
The second guitar part utilizes some barre chords and shifting. Students will need to be able to move up and down the neck smoothly for this part to work.
Dynamics are key with this piece which ranges from piano to forte.
Audio Example of Fur Elise
Audio Example of Fur Elise
This is an audio example of the two guitar parts played in unison.
Please contact me if you think your students would benefit from examples of individual parts.
Fur Elise.mp3Pull off.movPull-Off Technique
Pull-Off Technique
This video describes the technique of pull-offs. This can be used in Fur Elise whenever there is transition from a higher note to a lower note.
The main challenge with teaching pull-offs is that students will often lift up and away from the finger board but this will deaden the note. As you pull-off you need to pull in a motion that is down and away from the fingerboard as demonstrated in the video.
Vibrato.movVibrato Technique
Vibrato Technique
The two forms of vibrato are described here and can be used throughout Fur Elise. As string players we can add life and body to a note by adding a vibrato effect.
When used properly and sparingly, this can add layers to an otherwise dull performance.
Two methods are covered, one for classical guitars and one for steel string/electric guitars.
Standards Addressed
Standards Addressed
Common Anchor 1
Imagine: Generate musical ideas for various purposes and contexts
Common Anchor 3
Present: Share creative musical work that conveys intent, demonstrates craftsmanship, and exhibits originality
Common Anchor 4
Analyze: Analyze the structure and context of varied musical works and their implications for performance
Interpret: Develop personal interpretations that consider creators’ intent
Rehearse, Evaluate and Refine: Evaluate and refine personal and ensemble performances, individually or in collaboration with others
Select: Select varied musical works to present based on interest, knowledge, technical skill, and context
Common Anchor 6
Present: Perform expressively, with appropriate interpretation and technical accuracy, and in a manner appropriate to the audience and context
Common Anchor 7
Select: Choose music appropriate for a specific purpose or context
Analyze: Analyze how the structure and context of varied musical works inform the response
Common Anchor 8
Interpret: Support interpretations of musical works that reflect creators’/performers’ expressive intent
Common Anchor 11
Connect: Relate musical ideas and works with varied context to deepen understanding
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