Few piano pieces are as instantly recognisable as Für Elise.
It sounds fast and delicate, but the famous opening is built from small, flowing patterns rather than heavy chords. Once you understand that movement, it becomes far less intimidating than it first appears.
- Artie Guide: “Für Elise” on piano
- Where to start
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Artie Guide: “Für Elise” on piano
In the Artie app, you can switch on Wait Mode – the piece only continues when you play the correct notes – loop sections and slow it down.
Below is the full playable section 👇
(You can slow the video down if you want.)
Where to start
Start with the familiar opening below. These first four bars come back again and again.
• Loop this opening phrase inside the app
• Start with the right-hand melody first
• Use Wait Mode until the pattern feels automatic
Once the melody feels easy on its own, then add the left hand.
Before you move on
Turn off Wait Mode in Artie.
Slow it down.
Now try to play the section smoothly from start to finish without the app stopping you.
• Keep it slow enough that you stay in control
• Don’t stop for small mistakes — keep going
• If it falls apart, slow it down again
The goal now isn’t just hitting the right notes.
It’s keeping the flow.
Once you can play it steadily without Wait Mode, then you’re ready to move on to the next section.
💡 ARTMASTER TIP: Play the intro in Artie's Free Play and let it score your timing and consistency. Seeing the small rhythm bumps makes them much easier to fix.
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