5 Classical Pieces Beginners Shouldn't Skip | Piano Lesson

Which of these 5 pieces was your favourite?

Another important thing about Fur Elise is that it is one of the first pieces a student can learn that actually sounds good. Gives the student a lot of confidence and encourages you to try harder pieces.

I am a 64 year old beginner. Took some hours given by a professional teacher. Must laugh. Legato is difficult. My teacher always had to say: DO NOT PLAY LEGATO. I had problems in playing a piece not in legato style. In the meanwhile I have mastered this tiny little problem! I like all your videos. Helped me a lot. I write from Germany. Best regards

Played them all as a 14 year old beginner, not because my teacher gave them to me to learn, but because I found them among my grandmother's sheet music and liked them. I memorised them, and 60 years later, still play them periodically.

I took piano lessons for six years, starting when I was 9, (I'm 72 now.) I just finished memorizing Moonlight Sonata first movement. I really like your tutorial. Hopefully there are many more to come. Keep up the good work.

PS. I use the word 'beginner' loosely here. In an ideal situation, my students would learn many other simpler works before these 5. But not everyone has the time to dedicate themselves to a strict and long program of piano study. The point of this video is simply to show you some potential works that might interest you, whether you play seriously or for leisure. Good luck! 😀

Gymnopedie is such a calming piece.

I did not touch my piano for at least 5 years because of wrong feeling that solving problems is more important than time squandering for playing music. I was a beginner at nearly 70. Today I woke up and rushed to my piano. At my 75 😊 You woke me up! I am alive and happy when I play it even for myself! Thank you, teacher!

Prelude no.1 in C major by Bach is fairly simple but extremely elegant and beautiful. My favourite piece of all time.

As a73 yr old beginner, I find your videos really helpful . I cannot wait to try these beautiful tunes, although I know Fur Elise a little. Thankyou for pleasant lessons and tips.

i’ve played for 10 years and the one i immediately knew was gonna be here was für elise

5: 1:04 Bach Prelude in C Dreamy Chords and arpeggios 4: 3:14 Gymnopedie No 1 by Satie Slow, calm, peaceful Volume control between hands, left hand needs to be quieter 3: 5:57 Fur Elise by Beethoven Know. Legato (smooth, notes are connected), moving around the keyboard 2: 8:40 Chopin- Prelude No.4 in E Minor Dark, haunting, slow Chords, quick notes, volume control between hands (left needs to be quieter) 1: 11:27 Moonlight Sonata (Mvt 1) by Beethoven Dark, haunting, slow Right hand split voicing (different volume control with 1 hand) chords, C# minor (flats and sharps)

My parents gave me piano lessons starting at age 6. I loved playing and played every day until I went off to college. After college I started working and always lived in apartments where it was impossible to play. I inherited my childhood home and piano. My husband and I will retire there in the spring. A few weeks ago while there I came across the sheet music to fur Elise. Much to my utter astonishment after 52 years of not playing I discovered that I could still read music! I set out to learn the piece and at first it was really rough. But by the end of our two weeks there I could play it fairly well from memory. Still needs a lot of work but I am so very excited to discover the piano again. I can't wait to learn the 5 pieces you presented here once we move into the house. I am so grateful to my parents for giving me this gift of music. I'm so happy.

I was a bit surprised at the choice of pieces. I was expecting easier songs as "beginner" pieces. I've played Elise, Moonlight, Gym and a bit of the Chopin. Many people don't know about the middle section of Fur Elise which I found to be a big jump in difficulty. Will revisit them all.

Time stamps: 1:04 Prelude in C (J.S. Bach) 3:14 Gymnopedie No. 1 (E. Satie) 5:58 Fur Elise (Beethoven) 8:39 Prelude no. 4 in E minor (Chopin) 11:27 Moonlight Sonata Mvt. 1 (Beethoven)

Hi, I have some advice for you. First of all I'd like to say that you play very well. There are just a few imperfections that you could correct to make your pieces even prettier, with certain things that you don't necessarily hear when you don't apply them, but when you do, it changes everything! -For the Prelude, the second note played by the left hand (the thumb at the beginning) at each repetition is an eighth note, so don't keep your finger on it. -For Satie's gymnopedie, "lent et douloureux" means "slow and painful", but in your interpretation, there's nothing painful and you play it rather quickly. -For your interpretation of the Chopin prelude no. 4 in E minor, there are rhythmic variations with your left hand that are not present on the score. - And for Für Elise and moonlight sonata, I have nothing to say it's perfect!

Moonlight sonata by far. I learned it as a child and still play it at age 61. My granddaughter is learning it now. Great video!!

Für Elise, then Canon in D and the Moonlight sonata were the first pieces I learned as beginner and it boosted my knowledge immensely. I skipped most of the "true" beginners pieces, because they were just boring and taught me a fraction, due to lack of interest. I picked some tough ones and stuck with them and try and learn them bit by bit, measure by measure, until they sounded decent, then refined the sound while recording myself. It was a true miracle to me, how quickly you can learn.

As a kid, the first beginner piece that I really enjoyed learning and playing was Bach’s Minuet in G Major. I can still play it by memory until now! That said, I wish I learned how to play these pieces also. I love that you explained why you chose them and why you think they’re perfect for beginners. Thanks for providing a link to the sheet music, Jazer! Your channel is awesooome.

just learning the moonlight sonata. gosh it's SO beautiful & calming & the sense of achievement when those notes sing from the fingers makes all the practise worthwhile. Thanks for the advice!