Play along to Für Elise at 100 BPM
Beethoven
Für Elise is a beginner-intermediate piano piece by Beethoven, played at 100 BPM in A minor. You can play it free in your browser on this page — slow it to any tempo, play hands separately, or connect a MIDI piano.
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Practice tips
The opening E-D#-E-D#-E-B-D-C-A motif is the backbone — get it silky smooth with even finger weight before tackling the B section.
The B section's descending arpeggios in the left hand (starting on F) require careful fingering — use 5-3-2-1 and keep the wrist loose to avoid tension.
In the stormy C section, the rapid A-minor arpeggios demand precise pedaling — change pedal on each new beat to keep the runs clear.
About this piece
Perhaps the most recognized piano piece in the world, Für Elise is a rondo with a deceptively simple A section and significantly harder B and C sections. It's a gateway into classical piano technique.
Common mistake
Playing the A section too fast and then having to dramatically slow down for the harder B and C sections — choose a tempo that works for the hardest passage.
How long to learn
Not sure Für Elise matches your level? Take the free 2-minute piano level quiz — or settle it directly: upload the sheet music and play it back at half speed to see how it feels under your hands.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Für Elise to play on piano?
Für Elise is rated Beginner-Intermediate. Perhaps the most recognized piano piece in the world, Für Elise is a rondo with a deceptively simple A section and significantly harder B and C sections.
How long does it take to learn Für Elise?
For a beginner, expect 4-6 weeks. An intermediate player can learn it in 1-2 weeks.
What is the BPM of Für Elise?
Für Elise is typically played at 100 BPM, in A minor.
What key is Für Elise in?
Für Elise is in A minor, typically performed at around 100 BPM.
What's the most common mistake when learning Für Elise?
Playing the A section too fast and then having to dramatically slow down for the harder B and C sections — choose a tempo that works for the hardest passage.
Can I play Für Elise online for free?
Yes. This page has a free browser player for Für Elise — no signup and nothing to install. You can slow it to any tempo, play hands separately, and connect a MIDI keyboard to play along.
Where to find the sheet music
- Free scores on IMSLP (Petrucci Music Library)
- Community sheet music on MuseScore
- Wikipedia: Beethoven
Free public-domain editions of works like Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy are on IMSLP. For contemporary works, MuseScore has community arrangements.
Got the PDF? Upload it to Piano Nova — a photo of a printed page works too — and play Für Elise straight from that edition, at your own tempo.
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