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Sonatina in G major, Op. 36 No. 2: movement 3, Allegro is a sonatina by Muzio Clementi from the Classical era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 5, an estimate.
- sonatina
- Classical
- Key of G major
- playful
History
This G-major Allegro closes Clementi’s Sonatina Op. 36 No. 2. PTNA lists it after two Allegretto movements. Its original 3/8 meter distinguishes it from the opening 2/4 and middle 3/4 sections; the sonatina was published in 1797.
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What to listen for
Repeated notes answer rising contours
The opening alternates repeated figures with upward responses. Hear their connected exchange in this final movement.
Lower replies meet higher continuation
Repeated lower gestures receive related upper material. Follow the dialogue across the registers.
The opening returns after a held rest
The written recall follows the full-rest fermata element. Hear the silent punctuation without discarding it from the movement.
Closing responses gather into chords
The last replies lead to final chordal gestures. Hear the moving contour settle into the ending.
How to practise it
Make the short dance gestures buoyant without rushing.
- Prepare each lower shape before playing its three notes, then connect the two measures.
- Connect the examined opening at a comfortable tempo only when its separate layers feel settled.
How hard is it
Brisk Classical passagework requires even fingers, secure hand coordination and clear articulation without rushing phrase endings.
About this piece
- Collection
- Sonata journeys
- Licence
- Public Domain
- Source
- jamescarterpiano.com
More by Muzio Clementi
- Sonatina in G major, Op. 36 No. 2: movement 2, AllegrettoLevel 4, estimatedWith Maestro
- Sonatina in C major, Op. 36 No. 1, movement ILevel 4, estimatedWith Maestro
