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Sonata in D major, K. 335

Domenico Scarlatti · Level 6, estimated · With Maestro

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Sonata in D major, K. 335 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
  • hand independence
  • voicing

Also known as Cembalo Sonata D Major; D. Scarlatti - Sonata D Major K. 335; Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757); Keyboard Sonata in D major, K. 335.

History

A recurring short gesture gives the opening an easy sense of conversation. Let each return feel connected, and keep the supporting line from covering its rhythm.

Sources

How to practise it

  1. Keep the main line audible while supporting activity stays quieter.
  2. Practise the musical layers alone, then preserve their different rhythms together.

How hard is it

Level 6, estimated

Quarter-and-eighth melodic patterns recur in the first three cut-time measures. Independent accompaniment,104-measure scope and10 ornaments require phrase balance and reliable coordination.

About this piece

Interpretive sketch of Domenico Scarlatti, an illustration and not a verified likeness
An illustration, not a portrait
Licence
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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

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