Für Elise

Für Elise is written in A minor and is in a 3/8 time signature. Although the piece has been named a Bagatelle, it is, in fact, in the form of a Rondo due to its A-B-A-C-A-B-A structure. Episodes A and B are both played with arpeggios in the left hand alternating between A minor, E major, C major, and G major. It is then followed by the note of E over five octaves before returning back to the beginning of episode A. The piece then evolves into episode C which is in D minor and is played with diminished chords in the right hand. Episode C is in two sections, each with a crescendo lasting throughout the entire episode. After section C is finished, the piece then goes back into episodes A and B before repeating A again with the last phrase being played with the use of ritardando and an octave on the last A note played to add more depth to the note. Another A octave can be played after that an octave lower to make then ending definite. The composition makes use of the sustain pedal on each bar of episodes A and B. It is also possible to play section C with the use of the sustain pedal too, however, it is the choice of the performer as to whether he/she wishes to use it.