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Topic: Fur Elise last measure  (Read 2548 times)

Offline renie

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Fur Elise last measure
on: February 13, 2018, 12:27:02 AM
I have 2 Alfred piano method books with Fur Elise.  An older book shows the RH in the last measure playing one 8th note A.  The Alfred mastering the Piano shows RH playing Middle C and A together (6th notes).   My students Casio (free) piano book also shows C and A played together in the last measure.  Does anyone have an Urtext version or know which is correct?  Thanks.
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Offline georgey

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Re: Fur Elise last measure
Reply #1 on: February 13, 2018, 03:45:19 AM
You may be able to get a free Urtext version of this here at Pianostreet.  3 free downloads for new members?  Sorry of this doesn't help.  Others may know the answer to your question.

Offline ryoutak

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Re: Fur Elise last measure
Reply #2 on: February 13, 2018, 05:06:37 AM
I have 2 Alfred piano method books with Fur Elise.  An older book shows the RH in the last measure playing one 8th note A.  The Alfred mastering the Piano shows RH playing Middle C and A together (6th notes).   My students Casio (free) piano book also shows C and A played together in the last measure.  Does anyone have an Urtext version or know which is correct?  Thanks.

The copy of Fur Elise that I have is only note A for right hand. I got it from forelise.com

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Re: Fur Elise last measure
Reply #3 on: February 13, 2018, 09:42:14 AM
I would Suggest that you look at the earlier arrangements found on IMSLP.com   This is my “go to “ site to check edition differences

Offline dw4rn

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Re: Fur Elise last measure
Reply #4 on: April 11, 2018, 08:55:34 AM
The urtext editions I have consulted have the A only. The C could be a later addition to underline the minor mode.
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