Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67

The heroic second movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is full of themes and variations. In this accessible arrangement, the original key of A-flat major has been changed to C major, and the original time signature of 3/8 has been changed to 3/4 meter. But Beethoven's original dynamic markings and harmonies have been preserved - this movement is an excellent piece for teaching legato, hooked, martele, and spiccato bowings. Students can work on bow distribution, dynamic contrast, and phrasing as they perform one of the great masterpieces of the Classical era.