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Since the B# is the lowest note, the chord is in first inversion. The first half of bar 49 contains G# – B# – D# – F#, a G# dominant seventh chord. Since the B# is the lowest note, the chord is in first inversion. The second half of measure 49 contains C# – E – G#, a C# minor triad.
- What chords are used in Moonlight Sonata?
- Is Moonlight Sonata in major or minor?
- Is Moonlight Sonata easy?
What chords are used in Moonlight Sonata?
The key is built on the notes C-sharp, D-sharp, E, F-sharp, G-sharp, A and B. If you play them in this order, you will have played a C-sharp natural minor scale. In other words, the key consists of the notes of the scale. The tonic chord in the key of C-sharp minor is the C-sharp minor triad.
Is Moonlight Sonata in major or minor?
Moonlight Sonata, byname of Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2: Sonata quasi una fantasia, solo piano work by Ludwig van Beethoven, admired particularly for its mysterious, gently arpeggiated, and seemingly improvised first movement.
Is Moonlight Sonata easy?
The first movement of the Moonlight Sonata is not very difficult. We are talking about the FIRST movement. If you are fine learning a single movement from a sonata (where generally you learn the whole sonata), then go ahead and work on the 1st movement...but the other movements are NOT for a beginner.
