"Pathétique" is Beethoven's signature piece and is known as a representative classical piece.
The second movement of "Pathetique" in particular is a song that many people are familiar with, as it is often included in various anime and TV programs, including "Rurouni Kenshin."
This time, we will introduce some free piano scores of the famous 2nd movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor "Pathétique".
In addition to sheet music that faithfully reproduces the original song, we also have various arranged sheet music. Try to find the perfect Pathétique score for you depending on the difficulty level and atmosphere. There is also a score with do-re-mi and only the right hand, so beginners and small children should use that score.
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Pathetic trivia
Before introducing the musical score, I would like to explain some trivia about "Pathétique."
This sonata-form piece is known as one of Beethoven's three major piano sonatas, along with "Moonlight" and "Passion." Sonata-style pieces created before Beethoven often had a theme melody at the beginning of the first movement, and the melodies of songs that are widely known around the world were usually from the first movement. . However, Beethoven changed this unspoken rule and changed the first movement into an intro, making it the second movement. For this reason, it is not the first movement but the second movement that is famous in this "Pathétique." Beethoven's ability to create so-called unusual sonatas, and yet turn them into masterpieces that moved people's hearts, shows how great Beethoven was and how he was a revolutionary in the music world.
By the way, ``Pathétique'' has up to the third movement, so if you are interested, please listen to it carefully on YouTube.
Pathétique 2nd movement free sheet music
Now, I will introduce three free sheet music for "Pathétique".
Look or listen to each score carefully and choose the one you like. Of course you can download and print. Click on the sheet music image to go to the link where you can download or print.
If you don't like what you like from the free sheet music introduced this time, try purchasing and playing the professionally created Pathétique piano sheet music sold by Print Music
-Pathétique-Free sheet music ① (for beginners)
a self-made sheet music for beginners who plays only the melody with the right hand .
Since it is aimed at beginners who are just starting to play the piano, it the do-re-mi scale , and is transposed to avoid using the black keys as much as possible.
You can easily play it with a recorder or keyboard harmonica.
-Pathétique-Free sheet music ② (Beginner)
This is the two-handed sheet music for "Pathétique" at beginner level.
① Similarly, the key has been transposed to make it easier to play. There is a chord at the end, but it is a perfect practice song for beginners to play with both hands.
-Pathétique-Free sheet music ③ (Intermediate ~)
The final score slightly more difficult score that is almost the same as the original . However, the difficulty level of the original song is on the easy side.
I'm introducing this with the thought that some people might be able to do it with just their right hand, but their fingers might get cramped due to the number of trills with their left hand. . .
Above all, I think the song is a fun song to play and feel the arrival of spring. I think it's better to focus on playing comfortably, even if it means slowing down the trill speed a little.
-Pathetique- Sheet music
Lastly, there is a sheet music created by a professional from ``Printo Gakufu'' operated by YAMAHA.
There is a fee, so if you are not satisfied with the free sheet music above, please take a look here.
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