Moonlight Sonata - 1St Movement Op 27 No 2
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Playing The Chord
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven
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Tabulated from the (much easier to play) piano score by David Atkinson
in October 1994.
V2.0 (11/94)
I have included left hand fingering underneath the tab. I think the
system I used is self-explanatory. The numbers 1 to 4 indicate the
fingers (1=index,2=middle,3=ring,4=little(pinkie)). I have left out
fingering where a section is repeated or on parts where fingering is
blatantly obvious. If anyone needs an explanation, feel free to email
me.
I transposed this to the key of A minor which seemed logical to me at the
time but I have recently been informed that Tarrega used D minor.
Tough! I experimented with the B string tuned to Bb but, although some
parts were easier, most was better with normal tuning. Anyone have any
other suggestions?
I might just try a D minor version if I find the time and motivation.
Watch this space!
(kaum0@central.sussex.ac.uk).
===== = sustain. However, to save me hassle, sustain all the bass notes
for a whole bar where possible.
The roman numerals above the tab indicate either full barres or half
barres. The ...s indicate how long the barre lasts.
Adagio Sostenuto.
pp
| | | | | | | |
E|------------------------|------------------------|
B|-----1-----1-----1-----1|-----1-----1-----1-----1|
G|---2-----2-----2-----2--|---2-----2-----2-----2--|
D|-2-----2-----2-----2----|-2-----2-----2-----2----|
A|-0----------------------|------------------------|
E|------------------------|-3----------------------|
3 2 1 3
How to play Moonlight Sonata - 1St Movement Op 27 No 2
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.