This year started with me learning my first classical piece and this past month I decided to wrap it up by revisiting it. Why should one think that this was written for a Therese or for an Elizabeth when the title clearly declares “Fur Elise”?! And since the only Elise I heard of was Therese’s pupil, a young girl learning to play the piano, and since we’ll never know the truth, I decided this is like a letter Beethoven wrote to her, sharing and understanding her feelings while she was playing with her new playmate: the Music…yep if you listen to the whole piece it’s easy to picture this mutual “do you want to play with me - catch me if you can” game. Ok enough is enough , I just hope I didn’t annoy you too much with my lively imagination But I kind of played that same game too, since playing the piece was too difficult with my brain in the middle of it going like “Hey Lady neurons are already burning over here!” (see the disguising video effect I put there ) playing the classical guitarist is actually easier than playing a classical piece
Hi Silvia,
Awesome,…Bis-Bis-Bis
And how much fun you do this in one video … (in the past and now), … I had planned to play the same things from the first hours and do them way later,… who knows, it will happen some day ,… …
But really great to see what progress has been made WITHIN 1 year
Thanks,Greetings,…
Silvia that was great, I have just visited Vienna couple weeks ago and I was in a cafe where lovely musician played it on a piano while I enjoyed my slice of cake. You nailed it pretty well and caught the essence of this wonderful classic, well done!
Nicely done Silvia!
I like the progress video and you did a great job putting it together and showing your good growth over time. Pretty neat stuff. Your play was good, but to me what stood out is the enjoyment you show in your face. That is what guitar is about, having fun, learning and of course playing!
Hello Silvia, that was lovely .
‘Für Elise’ was my favourite classical piece of music when I was a child. I learnt to play it on my keyboard and the recorder, but never considered to play it on the guitar .
When you play it, it looks so easy - although I know that it’s definitely not.
It was absolutely worth the time and effort you’ve put into it .
And again, I’m so fascinated by the great variety of musical genres in this community .
Thank you all guys for taking the time to listen and comment I wish you all a wonderful 2023!
@roger_holland you could record something that you really like in january with the purpose of revisit it at the end of the year! Btw the flowers bouquet is always very much appreciated
@Socio hope your journey went well and I’m glad you enjoyed this
I can self-assess that I played it with emotion and did my best with dynamics, but for Tempo I’m super happy to rely on your feedback as I’m not aware of it, as of course I’m not tapping my foot and I wouldn’t be able to say. Thanks a lot
@BigLuc thank you Luc! Yes yes, I had fun …playing the classical guitarist!
@jpparlier thank you for your comment, I’m really glad you liked it
@LBro thank you! Everything becomes easier when one smiles
@NicoleKKB the fretting hand job is actually very easy, hands synchronization and some right hand technique will need more practice and dedication but you already have a good starting point as your fingerpicking seems already smooth and relaxed. And more than that you have already a mental picture of what the piece is, as you used to play it on the keyboard. When there’s passion technique will come! So if you love the piece you should definetely have a go at it
Hi Silvia, maybe you’ve planted a seed in my brain now .
At the moment, I’m quite busy with other - very different - songs, but who knows. Maybe in some months, I’ll fancy a classical piece of music. Then, I’ll definitely give it a try .
If you ever plan a trip to Vienna, please let me know, Silvia. I live only a 30 minutes drive away from Vienna. Would be awesome to meet in person someday .
But I kind of played that same game too, since playing the piece was too difficult with my brain in the middle of it going like “Hey Lady neurons are already burning over here!” (see the disguising video effect I put there 
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playing the classical guitarist is actually easier than playing a classical piece 
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Great idea doing it like you did. You can see the progress made. Wow 
Bravo Silvia 
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I wish you all a wonderful 2023! 
Btw the flowers bouquet is always very much appreciated 
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