[TheConservativeParty]

2 black keys are OK but more is not good. Zero is great. One, no problem.
Been trying to learn Moonlight Sonata which as you know uses many of the dreaded black keys.
I used to be able to play the first 2 pages. But after not playing it for a year I have to learn it all again. And the stretching on that song is huge! Ow.

[Publius]

Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata is in 4 sharps, C# minor. The first movement is slow, which should not be a problem. I hit it the first time I tried it, and I was probably not more than 10 years old at the time.

The second movement is a minuet in D-flat, i.e., 5 flats, but I had no problem with it.

The finale in C# minor is a holy terror. It involves some nasty maneuvers with the wrist of the right hand, and I could never get it up to the necessary speed. It's a serious challenge to the non-professional.

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

RE: Moonlight Sonata - so many octaves.....

[TEXOKIE]

2 black keys are OK but more is not good. Zero is great. One, no problem.

[LOL! That’s about the size of it! ]

Been trying to learn Moonlight Sonata which as you know uses many of the dreaded black keys.

[Yes, it really does.]

I used to be able to play the first 2 pages. But after not playing it for a year I have to learn it all again. And the stretching on that song is huge! Ow.

[Oh dear. I know what you are saying about leaving off of playing and practicing - the muscle memory can remain, but it really has to be reminded!]

[As I write this, you will have already had your Christmas..... hope it was glorious!]

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