Beethoven – Fur Elise

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Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” (which means “For Elise” in English) is one of his most famous compositions, originally written for the piano. While it is not originally a piece for violin, many musicians and composers have created arrangements and transcriptions of “Fur Elise” for various instruments, including the violin. Violinists often enjoy playing adaptations of this piece because of its beautiful melody and relatively simple structure.

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