Social PianoHow to learn Moonlight Sonata
Learn the piece section by section. Loop a few bars, slow them down to 50–75% and practise each hand on its own before putting them together. Then raise the tempo step by step.
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Length
- 4:38
- Notes
- 1,142
- Tempo
- 54 BPM
- Hands
- Both hands
Frequently asked questions
Is Moonlight Sonata hard to play on piano?
Moonlight Sonata is rated intermediate. It is a complete piece for both hands; with slow practice and looping most learners can play it after a few weeks.
Can I learn Moonlight Sonata without reading sheet music?
Yes. The falling notes show which key to press and when, so you can learn Moonlight Sonata by following the keyboard. Play with your computer keyboard, a touch screen or a MIDI keyboard.
Is it free to play Moonlight Sonata?
Yes. Moonlight Sonata and the whole song library are free to play in your browser and in the Android app.
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Score source: Stewart Holmes, Mutopia Project (Mutopia-2007/02/11-276) · CC BY-SA 2.5