Minuet in E-flat major, WoO 82
by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) · Classical · Easy
Versions
| Version | Level | Key | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy · Level 2 | 2 of 5 | E♭ major | 3:16 |
The player above plays the first 20 seconds. Learn all 3:16 of Minuet in E-flat major, WoO 82 in the PianoKite app: every version, both hands or one at a time, Wait mode on every bar, play-along at 50, 75 or 100% and per-bar feedback. Get early access.
- Era
- Classical (1750–1830)
- Mood
- Calm · slow and peaceful
- Versions
- 1
About this piece
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) is the composer of Minuet in E-flat major, WoO 82, a Classical-era piece that is calm and steady. It is rated level 2 of 5, easy, and takes about 3:16 to play in E♭ major. In the app it belongs to the Dances collection. It is one of the 100 most popular pieces in our library. Note the pickup: the music starts with an upbeat before the first full bar, so count yourself in before the first note.
About Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): German composer whose music bridges the Classical and Romantic eras. Besides 32 piano sonatas he wrote many short pieces, including Für Elise and the bagatelles, that suit intermediate players.
How to play Minuet in E-flat major, WoO 82 on piano
- Learn each hand on its own before putting them together. In the app, choose Left or Right and the other hand plays for you, so you still hear the whole piece.
- Use Wait mode for the first few runs, then play along at 50% speed with the count-in.
- Work in short sections of four to eight bars rather than always starting from the top.
- Feel the dance: tap the rhythm of the first bars before you play, and give the first beat of each bar a little more weight.
- Short daily sessions beat one long weekly one. Ten focused minutes a day is enough to make steady progress.
In the PianoKite app you can learn it with your own digital piano over Bluetooth or USB, or with any piano through the microphone: the score scrolls past a playhead, the keys light up, and every bar gets a score so you can see what's learned. See how it works. New to the piano? Start with the beginner lessons. Get early access.
License and credits
Typeset by Stelios Samelis for the Mutopia Project. License: Public Domain. Source: Mutopia Project.
Both the composition and the source file are in the public domain.
Text events such as lyrics were removed; the notes are as published. The player on this page plays the first 20 seconds.
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