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Sonata in C-sharp minor, K. 247 is a piece by Domenico Scarlatti from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 7, an estimate.
- keyboard sonata
- Baroque
- grand
- stormy
- hand independence
- scales runs
Also known as Domenico SCARLATTI (1685 - 1757); Keyboard Sonata in C-sharp minor, K. 247; Scarlatti: Sonata C# Minor K247.
History
A striking opening quickly gives way to restless short figures. Find the shape of each gesture before increasing the pace, and keep the lower line active without letting it crowd the melody.
Sources
How to practise it
- Group the quick notes into short relaxed gestures before increasing speed.
- Practise the musical layers alone, then preserve their different rhythms together.
How hard is it
Level 7, estimated
The first three measures move from isolated upper notes to mixed eighth and sixteenth figures with changing lower-register support. The99-measure source also has24 ornaments and expressive playback interventions.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Domenico Scarlatti
- Keyboard Sonata in D minor, K. 32 / L. 423 (Aria)Level 3, estimatedWith Maestro
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