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Sonata Op. 110: Moderato cantabile molto espressivo is a piece by Ludwig van Beethoven from the Classical era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 8, an estimate.
- source identified sonata movement
- Classical
- dreamy
- gentle
- hand independence
- voicing
Also known as L.v.Beethoven, Op110.; Piano Sonata No. 31 (L.v.Beethoven Op. 110); SONATE; für das Pianoforte.
History
Let the melody rise out of the opening harmony rather than sit heavily on top of it. Hold the supporting tones while shorter figures move through them. A warm, connected sound matters as much as fluency.
Sources
How to practise it
- Keep the sustained or singing line audible while making the supporting material lighter.
- Practise the encoded lines separately, then combine them without losing their different rhythmic roles.
How hard is it
Level 8, estimated
Opening chords lead quickly to four and five encoded voices with short ornamental values by the fourth measure.116 measures,663 chord members and changing signatures make this an advanced balance and coordination task.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
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