12 Levels of Beethoven: Easy to Impossible

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @MusicalBasics
    @MusicalBasics  3 года назад +804

    I am currently offering Piano Lessons for a limited time. Apply here: go.musicalbasics.com/pianolessons2024a
    Get Sheet Music to this piece and others: musicalbasics.com/collections/all
    How Level ??? was made (hiring the producer): ruclips.net/video/LNRBhq2oV8k/видео.html

    • @Layan.layan122
      @Layan.layan122 3 года назад +4

      ف٤ف

    • @nightshxdegaming8253
      @nightshxdegaming8253 3 года назад +4

      2nd

    • @TheCelestialhealer
      @TheCelestialhealer 3 года назад +4

      Good luck! I am from Europe and remember with fondness the Kennedy center❤️

    • @elijahkorneffel2960
      @elijahkorneffel2960 3 года назад +3

      In reference to your comment at 4:34 ... Beethoven's 5th Symphony on One Guitar - Marcin Patrzalek -> ruclips.net/video/gUarhwho0f8/видео.html I mean, I didn't pay too much attention to see if it's the same as yours, but he is kind of a boss at the symphony coverage. My favorite by him -> ruclips.net/video/6gQ7m0c4ReI/видео.html

    • @SoupeDeSup
      @SoupeDeSup 3 года назад +4

      Lvl12 : Beethoven lvl
      Lvl?? : Further Beethoven lvl

  • @A.D-Cali
    @A.D-Cali 2 года назад +3384

    Imagine hearing Beethoven for The first time 200 years ago. He must’ve been amazing

    • @notmyworld44
      @notmyworld44 2 года назад +144

      It is said that when Beethoven improvised on the piano at social gatherings the women swooned and the men wept. He was said to have been a very short man with very short and stubby fingers.

    • @baguette4607
      @baguette4607 2 года назад +14

      @@notmyworld44 lmfaooooo

    • @elliel3700
      @elliel3700 2 года назад +8

      Tiktok who? I can imagine if would be on a lot of people’s time machine bucket lists, mine anyway!

    • @patefutch6168
      @patefutch6168 2 года назад +11

      Lol he was and that’s why he’s still the big dog of today

    • @stargate1555
      @stargate1555 2 года назад +70

      When Beethoven was hiring musicians to perform his 9th symphony they complained that it was impossible to play. He replied, I didn't write this for you, I wrote it for another time.

  • @iatut67
    @iatut67 2 года назад +1288

    You can say whatever you want, but classic music is gorgeous and it's pleasure to hear it
    Thanks for playing this for us, it's incredible

    • @shrivedkaware3142
      @shrivedkaware3142 2 года назад

      Yeah

    • @Sol1arua
      @Sol1arua 2 года назад +5

      Agreed, I’ve played the violin since i was 9 and the piano since I was 5, it’s amazing to learn and play and I love bringing joy to people and myself when playing the violin and piano.

    • @valeriebraun6566
      @valeriebraun6566 2 года назад +4

      Research has been done to study the effects of classical music vs the music of today’s current musical culture in America (pop, country, rock, etc…). Results found several interesting findings, one of the greatest results (in my opinion) is when students study for exams and have classical music softly and quietly playing in the background and then also play the same classical music they studied with while sleeping they do better (approximately 18%) and retain more information vs the students that either studied with the other music as quiet and soft background music or no music playing at all (The study is published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory from the University of Baylor, Texas). There are numerous other studies that look at classical music and the effects it has on hormones, the brain, various studies done on all ages from in utero to the elderly population about too many topics of research to list. Bottom line I guess being that music has an effect and impact on our lives and how we process the world and the learning process we choose to try and experiment or not with or even believe if there’s any validation in the results of the research behind the studies or if those research results were because of happenstance and nothing more

    • @ludvigvanbeethoven7848
      @ludvigvanbeethoven7848 2 года назад

      @@valeriebraun6566 ay yay yay. Someone did her homework

    • @eglol
      @eglol 2 года назад

      What do you mean you can say whatever you want?
      Its true, but also false; its an opinion.

  • @paulestherhaworth2699
    @paulestherhaworth2699 3 года назад +9399

    Fact: Fur Elise was written for a student that Beethoven fell in love with and after learning about her engagement, he wrote the song harder then her ability so she could never play it. Hope you learnt something new today :D

    • @tinapillay2159
      @tinapillay2159 3 года назад +285

      Thanks yes I did something today thank you! God bless!

    • @notyet999
      @notyet999 3 года назад +618

      Actually, Fur Elise was found after Beethoven died, so nobody nobody knows who Elise is.

    • @chischilisnez7811
      @chischilisnez7811 3 года назад +232

      Poor Beethoven. So unlucky in love (er, romance). I believe that millions of people in every country on earth have loved him. (er, his music!) Do you ever wonder if Snoop Dog or L'il Bow Wow's music will still be heard in 200 years?

    • @baconisnice7443
      @baconisnice7443 3 года назад +135

      @AhhhWire I think most people can't be bothered with the umlauts

    • @Pagliacci_Rex
      @Pagliacci_Rex 3 года назад +150

      Classical music is generally sexist in that many pieces can't be played by women since, on average, they don't have the hand size to hit the notes required.

  • @carlbussmann7559
    @carlbussmann7559 Год назад +13

    I continue to awed by his technique and interpretation. Sometimes I find myself holding my breath !

  • @outsideconfidence12
    @outsideconfidence12 3 года назад +8999

    Imagine living next to this guy, you get 10 star music every day for hours

    • @nicholaslee3202
      @nicholaslee3202 2 года назад +354

      Oh boy, you don't even know how much practice one needs.

    • @outsideconfidence12
      @outsideconfidence12 2 года назад +257

      @@nicholaslee3202 I actually used to play piano so I'm well aware of the dedication and practice needed. That's also the reason I quit 😅

    • @nicholaslee3202
      @nicholaslee3202 2 года назад +55

      @@outsideconfidence12 I feel that all the time

    • @smithpoq
      @smithpoq 2 года назад +59

      This would cause me to be interested in the finer things in life. Like finely aged brandy, and keeping my wealth away from the poors.

    • @izzy7160
      @izzy7160 2 года назад +37

      Imagine being this guy

  • @kevinmencer3782
    @kevinmencer3782 3 года назад +1252

    "The hardest part isn't the arpeggios, it's trying not to look like a showoff."
    With all due respect, that battle was lost almost as soon as you sat down to play. Even trying to be humble, what you do is simply so impressive that that's impossible not to leave others feeling awed.

    • @Moonlight-ux5ln
      @Moonlight-ux5ln 3 года назад +22

      Exactly why people are surprised when I say I play piano lol

    • @SARDOG
      @SARDOG 2 года назад +10

      100 percent agreed... I'm sitting here thinking those hands must be computer generated cause no one has hands that fast.... well, except maybe Jim, aka The Wako Kid. But that's another story.

    • @jimmycliff3159
      @jimmycliff3159 2 года назад

      @@SARDOG Just sayin... ruclips.net/video/iHGIKs121S8/видео.html

    • @kilgoresalmons
      @kilgoresalmons 2 года назад +2

      Well put!

    • @jesseribbey
      @jesseribbey 2 года назад +5

      It's alright.. .It just needs more cowbell.

  • @skwervin1
    @skwervin1 3 года назад +136

    My mother was taught piano by nuns in the 1940s, and I would watch her play, often her eyes closed just lost in the beauty. I only wish she was still alive to hear you play.

  • @Mighty_boy
    @Mighty_boy 7 месяцев назад +58

    Tip for pianists: Even if you hate to practice a hard song don’t give up, your hard work will pay off

    • @ValtriekAigueur
      @ValtriekAigueur 7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks you

    • @semcurelusa4944
      @semcurelusa4944 2 месяца назад +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @BAMBAM-df8zm
      @BAMBAM-df8zm Месяц назад

      Thank you bro, I really needed this, like i am totally new to piano, started 2 days ago and is currently learning moonlight sonata 1st movement, I don’t have a teacher or anything, so I am learning it step by step by myself, so thank u so much for the motivation. 🙏

    • @JesterFlemming
      @JesterFlemming День назад

      @@BAMBAM-df8zm How is it going on after a month?

  • @alvinalpha_seven5330
    @alvinalpha_seven5330 Год назад +590

    well
    Level One "Fur Elise" 0:00
    Level Two "Moonlight Sonata (Movement 1)" 0:19
    Level Three "Pathetique (Movement 3)" 0:37
    Level Four "Tempest (Movement 3)" 0:59
    Level Five "Turkish March (Anton Rubinstein)" 1:24
    Level Six "Rage Over a Lost Penny" 2:07
    Level Seven "Moonlight Sonata (Movement 3)" 2:39
    Level Eight "Waldstein (Movement 1)" 3:12
    Level Nine " Symphony 9 The Symphony of Fate (or just fate)" 4:00
    Level Ten "Les Adieux (Movement 3)" 4:47
    Level Eleven "Appasionata (Movement 3)" 5:42
    Level Twelve "Hammerklavier (Movement 1)" 7:28
    Level ??? (Symphony 9 Remixed) 8:16
    hope this helped for everyone who cannot find the chapters

    • @Won10101
      @Won10101 Год назад +18

      Me barely playing fur elise

    • @Exayevie
      @Exayevie Год назад +3

      Waldstein is peak imo. Anywhere after that you get diminishing returns for all the extra effort put in. But Waldstein is perfect, and totally ahead of its time harmonically.

    • @jesicadasilva8107
      @jesicadasilva8107 Год назад +2

      Bro where is ode tokoy

    • @kattastadir-sydri
      @kattastadir-sydri Год назад +3

      How is Für elise level 1 you know Ode to joy is by Beethoven right

    • @如鹰展翅-p9c
      @如鹰展翅-p9c Год назад

      Very useful ❤

  • @MRFries-uz7eu
    @MRFries-uz7eu 3 года назад +2800

    Him: Fur Elise is easily Beethoven’s easiest piece.
    Me playing ode to joy in the background: ya ok sure buddy

  • @chocolaterian
    @chocolaterian 2 года назад +320

    And this is why Beethoven is my all time favorite classical musician/composer. Thank you for bringing the most famous of his repertoire in one place for our admiration and enjoyment. You are a fanstastic musician too!

    • @TheTrueAdept
      @TheTrueAdept Год назад +3

      Here's something that people don't know, he was inspired by a man that basically kickstarted the romantic period. You might now him, as he has some incredibly famous organ pieces to his credit: J.S. Bach.
      Yes, _THAT_ Bach.

    • @xiaoboliu1910
      @xiaoboliu1910 Год назад

      Mine too!!!

  • @ICONIC-jx6ti
    @ICONIC-jx6ti 8 месяцев назад +9

    Level??? Changed my cardiac rythm... Fantastic!

  • @eexelbert
    @eexelbert 2 года назад +53

    I can only dream…how wonderful would life be to be able to hear him play all day, every day. This is healing medicine for the heart and soul. Lionel, thank you for sharing your gift with us.

  • @salk1490
    @salk1490 2 года назад +360

    I wanted a quick reference to the songs so here it is, based on the titles in the video:
    0:00 Level 1 - Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor "Fur Elise"
    0:19 Level 2 - Sonata #14 (Op. 27, No. 2) "Moonlight Sonata" 1st Movement
    0:37 Level 3 - Sonata #8 (Op. 13) "Pathetique" 3rd Movement
    0:59 Level 4 - Sonata #16 (Op. 31, No. 2) "Tempest" 3rd Movement
    1:24 Level 5 - Op. 76 "Turkish March" (Rubenstein's Version)
    2:07 Level 6 - Ronda in G Major, Op. 129 "Rage Over a Lost Penny"
    2:39 Level 7 - Sonata #14 (Op. 27, No. 2) "Moonlight Sonata" 3rd Movement
    3:12 Level 8 - Sonata #21 (Op. 53) "Waldstein" 1st Movement
    4:00 Level 9 - Symphony No. 5 (Op. 67) 1st Movement (Liszt Version)
    4:47 Level 10 - Sonata #26 (Op. 81a) "Les Adieux" 3rd Movement
    5:42 Level 11 - Sonata No. 23 in F Minor "Appassionata" 3rd Movement
    7:28 Level 12 - Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major "Hammerklavier" 1st Movement
    8:16 Level ??? - 5th Symphony Remix (AI Performance)

    • @niccolopaganini4268
      @niccolopaganini4268 2 года назад +4

      Putting pieces which never were originally written for the piano on the list is just stupid in my opinion, especially no. 9 because it was not written by Beethoven but Liszt

    • @tomolo2619
      @tomolo2619 2 года назад +1

      *The ETERNAL GOD would do anything for you!!*
      Even out of love for you he went to the cross as a human!!
      Philippians 2:5-8

    • @tommyvercetti1827
      @tommyvercetti1827 2 года назад +1

      @@tomolo2619 who?

    • @ClassicalMusicAndSoundtracks
      @ClassicalMusicAndSoundtracks 2 года назад +1

      The right word is "sonata", not "song".

    • @niccolopaganini4268
      @niccolopaganini4268 2 года назад

      @@ClassicalMusicAndSoundtracks the right word is piece, sonata is a musical form

  • @Angelina-dv5ew
    @Angelina-dv5ew 3 года назад +2968

    "That is why piano is the best instrument, because it can play entire symphonies"
    Violinists: **Triggered**

    • @hamzaalhussaini5276
      @hamzaalhussaini5276 3 года назад +53

      How’d you know lol

    • @Angelina-dv5ew
      @Angelina-dv5ew 3 года назад +133

      @@hamzaalhussaini5276 Cuz I play violin as well as piano lol

    • @JacobBite
      @JacobBite 3 года назад +205

      *laughs in organ*

    • @Angelina-dv5ew
      @Angelina-dv5ew 3 года назад +20

      @@JacobBite o_o

    • @oxide7880
      @oxide7880 3 года назад +183

      @@JacobBite its always nice to see another organ enthusiast on the internet
      so do you sell hearts or just the basic stuff like kidneys?

  • @Firefly123vids
    @Firefly123vids Год назад +15

    Level One "Fur Elise" 0:00
    Level Two "Moonlight Sonata (Movement 1)" 0:19
    Level Three "Pathetique (Movement 3)" 0:37
    Level Four "Tempest (Movement 3)" 0:59
    Level Five "Turkish March (Anton Rubinstein)" 1:24
    Level Six "Rage Over a Lost Penny" 2:07
    Level Seven "Moonlight Sonata (Movement 3)" 2:39
    Level Eight "Waldstein (Movement 1)" 3:12
    Level Nine "The Symphony of Fate (or just fate)" 4:00
    Level Ten "Les Adieux (Movement 3)" 4:47
    Level Eleven "Appasionata (Movement 3)" 5:42
    Level Twelve "Hammerklavier (Movement 1)" 7:28
    Level ??? (Fate Remixed) 8:16
    You're welcome.

  • @gavdomsitanggang3001
    @gavdomsitanggang3001 2 года назад +71

    My son(6th years old) learn fur elise from this channel, every day he play this video and now he has succes to playing that music event not 100% perfect. I hope one day my son can play piano like you sir. Btw thanks for u'r tutorial and regards from Indonesia.

  • @azuliakitten9197
    @azuliakitten9197 2 года назад +413

    Für Elise is that one song so many pianists love when they first hear it, but then a few years pass and you start to hate the song with a burning passion. Like “IF I HEAR THAT SONG ONE MORE TIME!”
    Edit: I’m just going to say this because there is a big controversy going on in the comments. I meant this as a joke and only a joke. For a lot of pianists that have played for a long time and more importantly taught students or judged contests, Für Elise is a song that becomes really bothersome. It is really popular among new students and they always play the same few measures. If you hear the same few notes over and over for years in most cases you’ll probably get pretty tired of it, especially in the case of judging contests. You might end up hearing the same song several times in the span of a few hours. If you add the fact that this song is often played by new pianists who still pound on their piano and have few dynamics and musical interpretations, then it is understandable that a person would start to hate the song. I never meant to offend anyone, sorry about that.

  • @robertgoss4842
    @robertgoss4842 Год назад +33

    I have loved classical music, esp. Beethoven, my entire life. This video is an inspiring blend of light and sound, presented in a very exciting way. Very creative, a joy to experience. Thanks a million!

    • @garethlloyd1445
      @garethlloyd1445 3 месяца назад

      Classical is still enjoyed today. How many other genres will be listened to 200 years from now. Probably just classical.

  • @wolfie5
    @wolfie5 Год назад +9

    Wow much appreciation for the pianist and Beethoven over this that was stunning. Loved it and grew in appreciation as you went up the difficulty levels

  • @TheBitDuck
    @TheBitDuck 2 года назад +41

    This video gave me a new appreciation for classical music. Absolute masterpieces

  • @richardhoughton9139
    @richardhoughton9139 2 года назад +271

    I have never heard anyone play the piano like him. He’s completely and refreshingly different

    • @Bonitaslifestyle
      @Bonitaslifestyle Год назад +5

      This exact video with text and everything was done by another channel

    • @tiffanyharris4204
      @tiffanyharris4204 Год назад

      try RUSH E and you'll prob change your mind

    • @jojaka
      @jojaka Год назад

      because he's slow

    • @heatherliu3459
      @heatherliu3459 Год назад

      ⁠he will never change his mind 😡

    • @jessicawong3081
      @jessicawong3081 Год назад

      Eh umm listen to Lang Lang

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 года назад +203

    I wouldn't even be able to do level 0 of Beethoven

    • @ChaituYT
      @ChaituYT 2 года назад +3

      0: first reply to ya :)

    • @James-jj8nb
      @James-jj8nb 2 года назад +1

      2nd reply to ya :)

    • @lol-ig4ob
      @lol-ig4ob 2 года назад +2

      :0 3rd reply to ya :)

    • @robloxiana3605
      @robloxiana3605 2 года назад +1

      :O 4th reply to ya

    • @Cam-SB
      @Cam-SB 2 года назад +3

      5th

  • @matthewlankford9210
    @matthewlankford9210 11 месяцев назад +3

    I have played for 17 years. I am self taught and went to magnet arts schools for my ability. I am nowhere near this good. I could with months of free time play a lot of these but nothing like that. Truly amazing.

  • @Gabriel-bw2in
    @Gabriel-bw2in 2 года назад +51

    1:30
    Everyone: beethoven level 5
    Latin american (like me): el chavo del 8

  • @x_cloudykitten_x5963
    @x_cloudykitten_x5963 2 года назад +11

    Beethoven is one of the best pianists i know, the music that comes from that piano is beautiful and inspirational i could listen for hours

  • @jonathankamau3885
    @jonathankamau3885 2 года назад +13

    What really inspired Beethoven to write these pieces? Dude was ever high on it. Hats off.

  • @drjacovanniekerk
    @drjacovanniekerk 9 месяцев назад +3

    I've started learning piano... this is both encouraging and discouraging at the same time!

  • @raffyc66
    @raffyc66 3 года назад +10

    This setup really lets me appreciate the talent on a visual level and also reminds me that I cannot play a cowbell and sing at the same time.
    My applause and genuine admiration.

  • @andyb.4972
    @andyb.4972 Год назад +202

    Wow... the best ten minutes of my time spent! Never knew so many great music from Beethoven. You are just a genius! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Legio__X
    @Legio__X 2 года назад +697

    When you think level 1 looks impossible…
    Then level ??? 🤯

    • @Cantfindaname917
      @Cantfindaname917 2 года назад +33

      Fur Elise only takes a few weeks too learn, Maybe just a week If you’re a fast learner.

    • @jere.6872
      @jere.6872 2 года назад +17

      @@Cantfindaname917 I wish I had a piano, so that I can play that beautiful piece.

    • @ubme21
      @ubme21 2 года назад +13

      @@Cantfindaname917 not to play the piece as its meant to be played you can learn the notes easily but not the dynamics THATS what makes the piece not for beginners but rather for amateurs or intermediate players

    • @Cantfindaname917
      @Cantfindaname917 2 года назад +4

      @@ubme21 Yeah, Beethoven and Mozart produced such wonderful pieces. I finished learning Turkish March around 3 months ago and It’s just such a beautiful song no matter how you play it. Piano is my favourite Instrument no matter what.

    • @rolandzoske448
      @rolandzoske448 2 года назад +3

      @@jere.6872 You'll find that owning it is the easiest part of it.

  • @glassbin9555
    @glassbin9555 10 месяцев назад +12

    If Pathetique sonata is at level 3. Im f up

  • @harrybarrow6222
    @harrybarrow6222 3 года назад +103

    I really like the graphic with the falling notes.
    You can see the patterns in the music.
    And I constantly wonder whether the hands will get to the right place at the right time. 😄

    • @zapperbunny1
      @zapperbunny1 2 года назад +10

      After doing it repeatedly you get muscle memory, like an aerobic routine, dance steps, it gets easier because your brain is no longer thinking so hard on how or when to find it, your muscles take over. As a massage therapist I’ve had clients start laughing or crying when I massaged a part of their body that had encountered trauma earlier in their life, like a fall from a horse. They healed , they thought, they’d forgotten it, they thought, but the massage awakened the memory in the muscle, sometimes they were still ignorant of the I jury their buddy remembered.

    • @whitej1005
      @whitej1005 2 года назад

      wow....It's beautiful. piano song is very good😄

    • @MarioVAmaya
      @MarioVAmaya 8 месяцев назад

      I can type any text very, very fast, despite the illogical keyboard layout. Muscle memory and not being dependent on finding the keys visually. However, as time goes on I hit wrong keys more and more often. I can still correct my sloppy typing later. There's no such luxury for a live keyboard player, and if the instrument is a church organ, any wrong note stands out painfully.

  • @dariobordignon7048
    @dariobordignon7048 2 года назад +14

    This set of pieces of immense masterpieces is a unique jewel. Thank you for making us relive the genius of Beethoven in a new and original way.

  • @MasonBarge
    @MasonBarge 3 года назад +228

    Clearly a difference between “play” and “play well.” If I ever need to be humbled, I listen to Alfred Brendel play Fur Elise.

    • @rykehuss3435
      @rykehuss3435 3 года назад +17

      Sure is. Hitting the right notes at the right time is half of playing piano. Can say the same for pretty much any instrument. Its what those notes sound like that differentiates the pros from the hobbyists

    • @korkorkorkorkor
      @korkorkorkorkor 2 года назад

      i support

    • @peace-now
      @peace-now 2 года назад

      I never found the Fur Elise easy. I found the Tempest Sonata OK.

  • @teddym2808
    @teddym2808 Год назад +45

    I got up to about level 7 at 19yo, but was obsessed with electronic music and that's all I ever wanted to do, compose (trance mostly). Then it turned into a full music studio after I learned how to engineer and produce. By that time I had lost a lot of my skill but could still sit down and play the few pieces burned into my memory. Then a decade went by and I had lost more again. I started getting lessons at about age 7 I think it was, and I was very unstructured and a problem child LOL so the teacher took a different approach where we just increasingly learnt harder and harder pieces, and this went on for many years. Every month was a new piece. No grades or tests, and I still don't even really understand theory to this day which is crazy. My family used to love sitting down and having me play in the lounge room on the grand. But I lost all interest once I got into EDM as noted above. Now? I am 50yo and still have my own music setup and still play keyboards but my "talent" has faded, and now I have pretty bad arthritis in hands to unfortunately. Why this story? Well as with many things in life for all of us, I regret that I was a stupid young adult and didn't see it through, as eventually, this is what I could have become. This guy is amazing and deserves all the success his channel is having. I think all music is derived from classical music and it was always about big chords with alternating melodies for me with my EDM stuff and although I don't know theory I do know how to compose things that are in key (does that mean I know some theory lol)? Things that fit with one another. Well, my little story.

    • @steevo211
      @steevo211 Год назад +3

      Becoming Vegan (healthy food eating Vegan not a junk food Vegan) will help with your hands, especially if you experience pain, even just getting off dairy will, so many other options these days, as the dairy bleeds your bones of calcium, I know it sounds crazy, but it makes our bodies acidic and our bodies naturally start to sap the calcium from our bones to rectify our PH balance. Anyway, thank you for your story, there are always reasons for major changes in direction in life.
      Only you will know why, and what pivotal moment's, people and places you would not have encountered had you pursued a different path.
      Thank You And Good Luck.

    • @JuanFernándezPelayo
      @JuanFernándezPelayo Год назад

      You still have time to play every level if you got to level 7👍🏼👍🏼

    • @teddym2808
      @teddym2808 Год назад

      @@steevo211 Just saw this, missed it somehow, and wanted to say thank you. Peace.

    • @teddym2808
      @teddym2808 Год назад +1

      ​@@JuanFernándezPelayo I can still play, just not as well as I once did. I can still sit down and sight read too. I know this because we were in a situation a couple years back where we were at a gathering and they needed a pianist (the other didn't turn up) - I didn't know the music at all yet I sat down and played it for the first time ever in my life. It wasn't complex by any means, heck, if I was going by grades, around grade 3 level max, but I did it. I was so nervous that I can not even put it into words, but everyone there knew me as a musician and sort of pushed me into it, e.g. they would say "T can do it"! and, PHEW, it was all ok. So it's still all ingrained albeit at a much lower skill level than I once had. I still also compose every single day in my home studio, without fail. So my hands are always on keys even though it hurts a lot these days due to arthritis. I do take a lot of ibuprofen I will admit as it's one of the few things that helps with the pain. I am also a gamer, since commodore 64 days, and that's really hard for me now too. For example even in, say, a beat em up game like Streets of Rage 4 or the Takeover (my favourite beat em up game of all time), I will need to assign turbo fire to all the attack buttons or I simply can't play beyond five minutes as the pain is too much. It is what it is.

    • @teddym2808
      @teddym2808 Год назад

      And also just to clear up what my initial message was about, well, I guess I was simply sharing my regret about quitting classical piano, as I had the natural talent. It's something I look back on and wish I had done differently, and it's too late now. I am actually not sure what your message is even trying to say to be honest.@@JuanFernándezPelayo

  • @scottbarrie1303
    @scottbarrie1303 3 года назад +11

    Whoever you are playing this……it’s nothing short of spectacular.

  • @37401982
    @37401982 2 года назад +12

    All that beautiful music you played well done you are truly a virtuoso pianist I am a pianist and I've been playing since I was 9 years old I'm 40 now so everything you just played is not impossible for me. From one pianist to another I give you two thumbs up. 👍👍

  • @bkay2776
    @bkay2776 2 года назад +39

    I was so Amazed and thought "How on earth do people do this?" It Hurts my brain trying to figure it out. I am also a fan of Classical music Beethoven is my favorite piano artist ever u did amazing, Well done 👏👏

    • @thomaswomack3888
      @thomaswomack3888 2 года назад +1

      Beethoven was a composer...while I am sure he also played, calling him a piano artist is inaccurate and insulting to his talent.

  • @gerardmartin4718
    @gerardmartin4718 Год назад +2

    its amazing that a human can play like that . i think that i can improve after seeing what a high level can be achieved .this this guy is unique and few could match him

  • @bboboneill
    @bboboneill 2 года назад +12

    Honestly never appreciated his music until seeing it broken down like this, thank you

  • @kathawenzel8033
    @kathawenzel8033 2 года назад +22

    the last one is one of the best remixes + piano play I personally ever heard...and I am doing this a lot because I LOVE Beethoven and modern twists to it! Thanks so much! You´re such talented! Thanks for bringing real joy to my day!

  • @seattle_ice
    @seattle_ice 2 года назад +6

    When I was growing up and learning to play, I thought I was getting pretty good. Until I sat next to someone playing Beethovens Sonata #23 in F minor. They played it masterfully and I realized I was not ever going to be in that class of player.
    The software doing the light show with the notes is amazing and captivating, especially with the masterful fluidity of the playing I am watching here.

  • @steevo211
    @steevo211 Год назад +2

    Sonata No.23 At just over 7:00 is so incredibly Magical, I had to listen to it over and over.
    I actually found myself smiling and present, it's been a while.
    And Yes You Are Right...
    You Are Awesome. 😁

    • @katttttt
      @katttttt 10 месяцев назад

      Yes the Appasionata is soooo great!!

  • @jeangeldof2383
    @jeangeldof2383 Год назад +31

    I think that one can lern more about the genius of Beethoven in a very short time by discovering these levels !!
    I have to admit that i have a verry large cd collection with dozens of cd's about Beethoven,yet i'm still prepaired to lern more !!!
    The only thing i regret is that the playing is sometimes to fast as i prefere more sensievity,more feeling !!
    But fore the rest i realy enjoy this and this would be perfect teaching material for all schools as our youngsters dont seem to have no idea
    about classical music !!!
    Something i greatly deplore !!!
    So,THANK YOU for this education lesson,i admire you for this !!!

    • @bosserboy6
      @bosserboy6 Год назад

      Learn*

    • @bosserboy6
      @bosserboy6 Год назад

      Very*

    • @bosserboy6
      @bosserboy6 Год назад

      Sensitivity*

    • @jeangeldof2383
      @jeangeldof2383 Год назад

      @@bosserboy6 I live in Europe,Belgium and i'm Dutchspeaking !!!
      I try to expres myself in English but i know it isen't perfect but that dusen't stop me !!
      Can you answer me in Dutch pleas ???
      I will see what you make of it !!
      See you 😁

  • @guiillerm0
    @guiillerm0 3 года назад +31

    1:26 For me, thats "El chavo del 8 intro"

  • @Ha_Su-jin
    @Ha_Su-jin 2 года назад +7

    Literally bro....No words..Amazing hand coordination, the pressure on the keys...You are even better than a legend for me...The last one mind blowing...Bro you are amazing..And pls never give up on any hard times..Love your videos...Hope you have a wonderful time..

  • @zeppelinmexicano
    @zeppelinmexicano 10 месяцев назад +2

    Ludwig was my favorite from the first time I ever heard Wilhelm Kempf play the Fifth Concerto. Absolutely amazing composer and player who created music that will last until the end of time.

  • @shift3r628
    @shift3r628 3 года назад +181

    Scientists: we only have ten fingers
    Beethoven: ima pretend I din’t hear that

    • @baloneyuno8572
      @baloneyuno8572 2 года назад +17

      Yeah, well he was practically deaf.

    • @valeriebraun6566
      @valeriebraun6566 2 года назад +4

      He didn’t hear that, 👂🏻🤦🏼‍♀️lol! What??

    • @claudiaandrea8358
      @claudiaandrea8358 2 года назад +3

      🤭🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏

    • @dreammaker9642
      @dreammaker9642 2 года назад +2

      Fun fact some musicians refused to play for Beethoven because it hurts their hands too much. Top 3 composers for "who hurt you?" level of difficulty on the piano is 3. Beethoven 2. Chopin 1. Lizt... seriously Lizt who hurt you? why do you hate my hands ;( ;);)

  • @LP640LP670
    @LP640LP670 3 года назад +5

    That last one needs to be on spotify. Here a real diehard dubstep fan that also played classical piano. The best combination ever!

  • @RogerTobago
    @RogerTobago 3 года назад +6

    Your video has led me to a new appreciation of classical music and seem to open up a doorway somewhere in time and space. Thank you for your works.

  • @justaperson8560
    @justaperson8560 8 месяцев назад +8

    Moonlight sonata is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard it’s had me star struck since I first heard it as a small child when played as Beethoven intended the power it has over emotion is unbelievable

  • @AvaaSlays_Swiftie
    @AvaaSlays_Swiftie 2 года назад +10

    Brings tears to my eyes to hear the piano played so well. Music really moves you.

  • @rook4067
    @rook4067 3 года назад +211

    Wow in love with the last piece - level ??? Thank you!

    • @rogerzhang9966
      @rogerzhang9966 3 года назад +4

      @@SofiaMariaVona ruclips.net/video/JwncAQurlqk/видео.html

  • @applejacks971
    @applejacks971 Год назад +13

    'Sonata #26, Considered on of Beethovens most challenging sonata's.'
    For Beethoven, it was just another Tuesday

  • @beiyaoc3568
    @beiyaoc3568 11 месяцев назад +2

    about 2.5 years ago I thought i would give Hammerklavier a try but thought I would never play it. now here i am 2.5 years later and i was totally right

  • @jamreport6981
    @jamreport6981 2 года назад +41

    Just remember i got here by searching “easy beethoven”

    • @zihuicc
      @zihuicc 6 месяцев назад

      Same😂

  • @DavidTOBerry
    @DavidTOBerry 3 года назад +55

    Stunning skill. You have just inspired me to start all over again after 40 plus years of playing (on and off for the last 25) to literally fix the flaw in my fingering etc. that always haunted me on even level 5 or so here.
    Your remix raised the hair on my arms.
    Masterful.

    • @jimmycliff3159
      @jimmycliff3159 2 года назад

      Yes you should always practice your fingering to avoid getting back to the ol' high school days, you know ? Especially after 40+ years, you become rusty and predictable... happens to the best of us !

  • @kevinvasquez2608
    @kevinvasquez2608 3 года назад +411

    That ending was insane thank you musicalbasics you made my day and inspired me to play piano. Thank you!

    • @mazocco
      @mazocco 3 года назад +1

      Yeah that was amazing. I just dont feel the beat is sounding right though.

    • @markneedleman6132
      @markneedleman6132 3 года назад +1

      Actually the piece is impossible to play, this is one of Beethoven’s last sonatas and he put a metronome signature of 138, nobody plays it at that speed.

    • @hosseinjavidiniroomand
      @hosseinjavidiniroomand 3 года назад

      how good. inspiring for me as a composer. thanks for sharing🙏🎹🌹

  • @VickyColorado
    @VickyColorado Год назад +3

    Possibly impossible of impossibly possible. Magnificent

  • @adelucas4824
    @adelucas4824 Год назад +10

    I'm sure I saw his fingers pass through each other at one point... The guys phenomenal

  • @briansturner
    @briansturner 3 года назад +5

    When you play that last 5th, I just can't help but see the story of Genesis... Very powerful, nicely done.

  • @ndruark
    @ndruark 3 года назад +6

    I really appreciate the variation between the 3 movements of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Yes, the 3rd movement requires more technical proficiency but the first movement requires more dynamic proficiency. Yes, the 1st movement comes across as easy and simple, but that’s challenging in its own way. It’s a 6-7 minute piece of music that threatens to lull the player into a sense of complacency and the audience into a sense of boredom.

    • @tuluppampam
      @tuluppampam 3 года назад +1

      And the 2nd movement is challenging because you forget it exists

  • @sizzlinstringz024
    @sizzlinstringz024 Год назад +11

    Level ??? was awesome. The others were too. Imagine Beethoven's reaction to this masterpiece.....

  • @erofimhristov
    @erofimhristov 2 года назад +15

    I’m speechless! And what a great visual representation of the music (the falling dots). For a guy, who has no clue about piano - this made me understand the whole beauty and enormous difficulty playing on it! Apologies for the totally unprofessional opinion - I was hesitant, but decided that a big “thank you” is never to be silenced!

  • @iunguoivn
    @iunguoivn 2 года назад +8

    The last Piece is a masterpiece. Great job. Thank you.

  • @maximalneunmalklug7592
    @maximalneunmalklug7592 2 года назад +8

    Gott, Beethoven war ein Genie! Jetzt erst habe ich es verstanden! Das ist ja Wahnsinn! Wie verknüpft muss ein Gehirn sein, dass es das kann?
    Thank you for visualizing! It was exciting to hear you play piano.

  • @Alexf-piano
    @Alexf-piano Месяц назад +1

    This is what we call a true artist

  • @ashisharwade9376
    @ashisharwade9376 3 года назад +8

    The last part was unbelievable. I mean how did you even learnt that
    Beautiful, Beautiful very talented you are 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏× 100000

    • @risk2540
      @risk2540 3 года назад

      man... in the last part, hands are digital.. is not him

  • @SalzIstHeilig
    @SalzIstHeilig 3 года назад +5

    That 5th symphony remix is absolutely insane and a pleasure to my ears

  • @acquedottipark9997
    @acquedottipark9997 2 года назад +27

    Although this composer was a very complicated unusual personality. And it was difficult related to him, about music, he was amazing !

  • @bernster123
    @bernster123 7 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible. Love the light display thingy with it.

  • @Random_user_8472
    @Random_user_8472 Год назад +181

    Level 1 already sounds pro to me, this is just amazing! Well done Sir!

    • @jusbi9975
      @jusbi9975 Год назад +17

      As a beginner pianist, level 1 is actually one of the easiest song I learned, when you hear it it seems difficult but it’s actually one of the easiest song to learn and play for me

    • @Random_user_8472
      @Random_user_8472 Год назад +8

      @@jusbi9975 In my childhood I had some classical guitar lessons, but I found out that I'm better at listening to music than to make music 😄

    • @gfck3211
      @gfck3211 Год назад +4

      @@jusbi9975 did you play full song?

    • @jusbi9975
      @jusbi9975 Год назад +1

      @@gfck3211 well I’m currently in the process of learning it haha and I know half of it

    • @jermainerodgers
      @jermainerodgers Год назад

      Im a schumann main. Traumerei is my favorite piece. and now im learning beethoven and brahms

  • @chischilisnez7811
    @chischilisnez7811 3 года назад +21

    I thoroughly enjoyed this vid! I know that a LOT of Beethoven's piano music is IMPOSSIBLE to perform, but actually seeing two hands perform it is spectacular. You are gifted!

  • @louvemauve6709
    @louvemauve6709 3 года назад +5

    I have to admit, I am amazed by this experience. I really love Beethoven symphonics and doing everything on the piano is racing my heart. Also, I dont imagine how many hours of practice you have to do just for the 3rd movement. The last one, was...Fresh air. When Beethoven makes his part really unbreathable, the remix makes you breathe again. Nice video ! You're surely the best pianist I ever head !

  • @brucetowell3432
    @brucetowell3432 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bravo!! My favorite Beethoven pieces are his Piano Concertos, especially the 3rd in C minor, followed by the "Emperor" his 5th, and his 4th , in G Major. Have you ever tackled them?? thanks in advance!!

  • @mainsfortes5778
    @mainsfortes5778 3 года назад +4

    They all sounded good to me but the cheap old upright brought back some memories of our old piano. Loved the music though. Brilliant pianist. Exceptional.

  • @KaasIsLekker
    @KaasIsLekker 3 года назад +183

    Next up 5 levels of Liszt
    1.Easy/Liszt fetus (There is no easy :p) Liebesstraum no 1 or 2? Or for the YT algorithm no 3
    2.Intermediate/ Liszt Elitist (Just discovered Liszt and calls all other music inferior) Un sospiro
    3.Medium/ Liszt Apprentice (Isn't a master yet but one thing he mastered is showing off) HR2
    4.Hard/Liszt Enjoyer (Enjoys the music and understands it to a certain degree) Feux follets
    5.LISZTOMANIAC (Plays Liszt gallop in A minor AI performance)

    • @physicsisawesome696
      @physicsisawesome696 3 года назад +11

      6. Liszt on God level - Beethoven symphony no.9 piano arrangement.

    • @hoacvantien9602
      @hoacvantien9602 3 года назад

      7. Hungarian rhapsody 6

    • @hoacvantien9602
      @hoacvantien9602 3 года назад

      8. Mazeppa

    • @MusicalBasics
      @MusicalBasics  3 года назад +19

      LOL

    • @olestenmark5348
      @olestenmark5348 3 года назад +1

      Johann Sebastian Bach I’d rather see some technically insane piece than musically insane. Such as the s695c or any fantasy. That he wrote for himself only to play.

  • @anastassiarohrbeck8707
    @anastassiarohrbeck8707 3 года назад +4

    Last piece is amasing,powerful,just beautiful!Bravo!

  • @JAY7den081
    @JAY7den081 5 месяцев назад +2

    I LIKE THE FACKT THAT YOU ADDED DRUMS.😊

  • @sharpaxe7299
    @sharpaxe7299 2 года назад +12

    The fact that he put moonlight sonata third movement at level 7 made me cry

  • @kirstenh5475
    @kirstenh5475 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for teaching and inspiring us! Now, I' am going to find each and everyone of these and listen, listen!!

  • @zepherine7237
    @zepherine7237 3 года назад +4

    thank you for your amazing performance, i love how you put some words into each piece to explain what is the difficulty !

  • @boredrealyly3877
    @boredrealyly3877 Год назад

    seeing this dude play this truly shows the potential of what a pianist can do with a piano

  • @nosoyr8749
    @nosoyr8749 2 года назад +27

    His Im from mexico and the "Turkish March" has the same tone of el chavo Intro, if you search in RUclips "Intro del chavo del 8" in the first video at like the half it starts to play
    It was a serious punch at my nostalgia

  • @liliaye8183
    @liliaye8183 3 года назад +13

    Absolutely stunning performance! Love the last one remix orchestra the most !👍👍👍

  • @bobaboba1760
    @bobaboba1760 3 года назад +8

    Level 10: Difficult. I guess the past 9 levels didn’t exist...
    Kudos to you for being so talented

  • @AestheticCupcakeYT
    @AestheticCupcakeYT Год назад +3

    OMG it's so mesmerizing ❤ All this music is so relaxing ahhhh so beautiful

  • @justrandomthings112
    @justrandomthings112 Год назад +8

    Wow! I cannot believe that you can play that well. You must be really talented and practice a lot and learned the piano for a very long time.

  • @anityesh2516
    @anityesh2516 3 года назад +24

    4:34 I can feel that struggle man! Solid performance!!

  • @BeammeupSpotty
    @BeammeupSpotty Год назад +31

    you hit all of my favorites. thanks!!! nice job!!!!

  • @georgeotero1889
    @georgeotero1889 3 месяца назад +1

    YOU ARE SO TALENTED!❤ I LOVE UR VIDEOS! I'VE BEEN PRACTICING PIANO! BUT YOU CAN DO IT FAST???!!! HOW???!!!

  • @BennettCharlesDsilva
    @BennettCharlesDsilva 2 года назад +92

    It would be so nice to have a full remix version as at 8:16 so nicely done … want to hear it again and again !

  • @jasonsardie8085
    @jasonsardie8085 3 года назад +13

    Very good playing. Love the last track remixed. It's very good too, just the background music is a little overpowering but is awesome. Love the breakbeat too. Very cool.

  • @stormybear4986
    @stormybear4986 2 года назад +6

    The Allegro of the "Moonlight" was always my favorite to play in college performances

  • @michelaboscaro8947
    @michelaboscaro8947 5 месяцев назад +1

    THE REMIX IS SO BEUTIFUL i love it❤ and Beethoven was veeeery smart I like it

  • @MusicalBasics
    @MusicalBasics  3 года назад +70

    Which level is your favorite?

    • @andrewchanathip
      @andrewchanathip 3 года назад +3

      The premier is not even here yet but I’ll say a random level number 9

    • @Saviour694
      @Saviour694 3 года назад +4

      The Last one

    • @kevinvasquez2608
      @kevinvasquez2608 3 года назад +3

      Level unknown!!!

    • @randyrandom3358
      @randyrandom3358 3 года назад +2

      I love his pieces

    • @PianoDawg1620
      @PianoDawg1620 3 года назад +5

      I like Level 12 the most. One of my favourite pieces.

  • @ddhjhh3924
    @ddhjhh3924 3 года назад +21

    Great work!
    As a 23rd sonata lover i wished i heard more of your interpretation of the piece

    • @arvaborelius7269
      @arvaborelius7269 2 года назад

      That waldstein interpretation was horrific, any teacher who actually knows how Beethoven works would be ashamed.

  • @Eden21425
    @Eden21425 2 года назад +29

    I'm currently learning the moonlight sonata 3rd movement on guitar by Cole Rolland, and it feels nearly impossible.
    Beethoven was an amazing composer.