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Sonata in A major, K. 323

Domenico Scarlatti · Level 6, estimated · With Maestro

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Sonata in A major, K. 323 is a piece by Domenico Scarlatti from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.

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  • keyboard sonata
  • Baroque
  • dancing
  • joyful
  • arpeggios
  • hand independence

Also known as D. Scarlatti - Sonata A Major K. 323; Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757); Keyboard Sonata A Major.

History

A bright broken-chord shape starts the conversation. Keep the compound pulse steady as the melody changes direction, and let the supporting notes stay buoyant.

Sources

How to practise it

  1. Shape the unfolding chord toward a destination without uneven accents.
  2. Practise the musical layers alone, then preserve their different rhythms together.

How hard is it

Level 6, estimated

The opening A-major arpeggio cells move through6/8, with independent lower notes joining the upper activity. Sixty-four source measures include articulation and slowing interventions described by the provider.

About this piece

Interpretive sketch of Domenico Scarlatti, an illustration and not a verified likeness
An illustration, not a portrait
Licence
cc-zero
Source
musescore.com

More by Domenico Scarlatti

  1. Keyboard Sonata in D minor, K. 32 / L. 423 (Aria)Level 3, estimatedWith Maestro
  2. Keyboard Sonata in B minor, K. 87Level 6, estimatedWith Maestro
  3. Sonata in B minor, K. 27Level 7, estimatedWith Maestro

With Maestro

Play it, slow it down, hear where you land

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