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Topic: Moonlight Sonata Sheet Music Problem |
Michael Dene
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Posted 12 Aug 2006 2:40 pm |
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I'm in the process of arranging (or trying to) Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata for E9 PSG. When I dug out my old piano sheet music I found a huge Texta blob of ink over the start of Bar 21 !!!!!
It is in C# minor (4 sharps) which I think is the original key.
Can anyone who has a copy of this tell me what notes are in the 1st two triplets and the 1st melody note of bar 21. I can read the B's in the bass.
Thanks in advance
Michael |
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Mike Shefrin
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Michael Dene
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Gippsland,Victoria, Australia
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Posted 12 Aug 2006 3:54 pm
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Thanks Mike
problem solved.  |
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Michael Dene
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Gippsland,Victoria, Australia
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Posted 12 Aug 2006 4:38 pm
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In case anyone else follows the link ...
I just read through the bar in question and there's a misprint in Bar 21 (the one I was asking about!)
Both the G's should be naturals.
Michael |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 12 Aug 2006 5:26 pm
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| Are you sure those arent "blues notes" that Beethoven threw in? |
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Michael Dene
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Gippsland,Victoria, Australia
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Posted 12 Aug 2006 5:42 pm
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| Either that .. or he was distracted by Mrs B. saying "Ludwig! don't forget to put out the garbage" ... |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 12 Aug 2006 6:19 pm
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 3:57 am
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| 'Moonlight' is the true birth of the blues. |
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Mike Perlowin
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Los Angeles CA
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 5:21 am
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Classical music on a steel guitar?
Can't be done. 
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Don Walters
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Saskatchewan Canada
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 7:33 am
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Mike, there's this guy in L.A. who has put out Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and ...
that's a hint for the newbies in here who might be interested
check here[This message was edited by Don Walters on 13 August 2006 at 08:35 AM.] |
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Michael Dene
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Gippsland,Victoria, Australia
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 2:14 pm
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Mike P,
gee thanks for pointing that out!!!!
think of the time I might have wasted!!!
Michael
ps next someone will have to try L Bernstein.
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David Doggett
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Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 8:35 pm
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| I'll be interested to see Michael's tab for Moonlight Sonata. I've been hearing that on steel in my head for a long time. Here's the problem I have noticed about trying to arrange classical music for steel - it is very difficult to work in a good bass line on solo steel. That shouldn't be surprising. There is almost no completely solo classical music written, except for piano - and piano has two hands. So for many pieces, it is probably too much to expect a good melody line, with harmony, and a good bass line. For recording, you can dub the bass line on steel, or add a real bass, or maybe a keyboard bass line. But a lot of great classical pieces, especially piano pieces, are going to be really tough to do completely solo on steel. You can reach down with you thumb and grab some bass notes, especially on a 12- or 14-string. But because steel is set up to play chords, it is a real challenge to keep the melody and harmony going on the top strings and also have true chromatic possibilities in the bass line. It's a funny challenge. A steel can do much more than a solo violin (at least in terms of harmony and bass). But a lot less than a solo piano. |
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David Doggett
From:
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Mike Perlowin
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Posted 14 Aug 2006 1:49 am
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| ...a lot of great classical pieces, especially piano pieces, are going to be really tough to do completely solo on steel. |
Why play them solo? The steel is a band instrument, and most classical music was written for some sort of ensemble.
If play country music, chances are you play in a band. If you're going to play classical, it males sense to also play in a band, although a very different type.
My fantasy band would consist of a bass, a pedal harp, me, a guitarist, and a mandolin player.
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David Doggett
From:
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Posted 14 Aug 2006 5:54 am
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| That's the same point I am trying to make, Mike. We shouldn't be too frustrated if we can't get a complete classical piano sonato arrangement on solo steel, much less orchestral scores. We should add accompaniment when needed. [This message was edited by David Doggett on 14 August 2006 at 06:55 AM.] |
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Roy Thomson
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Posted 14 Aug 2006 8:13 am
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There are some great Classical Guitar arrangements out there which have been performed by Christofer Parkinson, Julian Bream, Segovia, John Williams etc.
In some cases they have transcribed the
music of the masters for Classical Guitar.
That's the music I work with for classical melodies. Much easier than piano music....
by far. |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 14 Aug 2006 10:49 am
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| Roy, I'm gonna be a fuddy duddy and correct your spelling. It's Christopher Parkening. [This message was edited by Mike Shefrin on 14 August 2006 at 11:51 AM.] |
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Roy Thomson
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 14 Aug 2006 11:58 am
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I'm glad you did Mike!
I was way off the mark.
Christopher is one of the
most magnificant guitarists
of our time or any time and
deserves the correction.
Many thanks.
Roy |
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