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How to Play Für Elise on Piano
Für Elise is the most-searched beginner classical piece in the world — and its famous opening is easier than it sounds. The right hand plays a simple back-and-forth pattern (E – D# – E) while the left hand adds soft bass notes.
Use the free piano above to hear it instantly, then switch to Practice Mode and play it note by note. Start at 50% speed and work up to full tempo.
🎼 Key: A minor
📊 Level: medium
🎵 36 notes
💡 Tip: start at 50% speed in Practice Mode
🎹 Für Elise — Notes to Play (in order)
E5 – D#5 – E5 – D#5 – E5 – B4 – D5 – C5 – A4 (+ A2 bass) – E3 – A3 – C4 – E4 – A4 – B4 (+ E2 bass) – E3 – G#3 – E4 – G#4 – B4 – C5 (+ A2 bass) – E3 – A3 – E4 – E5 – D#5 – E5 – D#5 – E5 – B4 – D5 – C5 – A4
Notes marked with + play at the same time (two hands). Open the piano above, switch to Practice Mode, and follow the green highlights.
✅ 4 Tips to Learn It Faster
- Master the opening E – D# – E turn slowly before adding the left hand.
- Keep the left-hand bass notes (A, E, A) light so the melody sings out.
- Practice at 50% speed first — accuracy at slow tempo becomes speed later.
- The B – D – C ending of each phrase needs a tiny pause for expression.