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The short answer
Sonatina in G major, Op. 36 No. 2: movement 2, Allegretto is a sonatina by Muzio Clementi from the Classical era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 4, an estimate.
- sonatina
- Classical
- Key of C major
- gentle
History
The middle movement of Clementi’s G-major Sonatina Op. 36 No. 2 is another Allegretto, but PTNA identifies its key as C major. The change of key separates this movement from the G-major opening and finale; the work was published in 1797.
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What to listen for
Repeated contours lead to a shorter answer
Hear the opening shape connect to its compact response within this second movement.
Chordal replies move into a lower close
Chords lead toward pitched material on the lower staff. Listen to that active line during upper rests.
The opening returns with recalled responses
The familiar contour is written again with related replies. Recognise the song’s shape through the continuation.
Changed closing figures finish the movement
The later response changes before repeated ending gestures. Hear their relation to the earlier chordal phrase.
How to practise it
Keep the dotted pairs measured above long support.
- Play voice 5 alone, then add the dotted pairs without shortening its half notes.
- Connect the examined opening at a comfortable tempo only when its separate layers feel settled.
How hard is it
A singing melodic line requires controlled phrase endings, balanced accompaniment and consistent articulation at a measured pace.
About this piece
- Collection
- Sonata journeys
- Licence
- Public Domain
- Source
- jamescarterpiano.com
More by Muzio Clementi
- Sonatina in C major, Op. 36 No. 1, movement ILevel 4, estimatedWith Maestro
