Accompaniment for the first movement of the "Moonlight" Sonata – Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven (1801). In this arrangement the trumpet plays the famous melody over the gently flowing triplets of the piano.
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Moonlight SonataLudwig Beethoven
Ludwig BeethovenPortrait: Wikimedia Commons
Play-along video
The slow, mysterious character makes it a great piece for developing soft dynamics, long phrases and a dark, expressive sound. PDF sheet music is available.
Practice tips
- Play softly with a dark, warm sound.
- Keep a steady, calm tempo over the triplets.
- Let the melody breathe between phrases.
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