How fast is Fur Elise supposed to be played on piano?
What a good piece for a recital! A great pianist was once asked how fast a piece he had written was supposed to be played. He shrugged, and said, “As fast as whatever mood I’m in permits.” Music is about feeling, about expressing an idea through sound. What comes to your mind when you play this piece? Beethoven is rumored to have written this piece for a lady he loved. Maybe think of someone you love, and see how you can interpret the music to be as beautiful as the love you have for that person. Don’t worry about the speed much – think about the meaning of the music!
