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Sonata in D major, K. 345

Domenico Scarlatti · Level 6, estimated · With Maestro

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Sonata in D major, K. 345 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
  • grand
  • joyful
  • hand independence
  • voicing

Also known as Cembalo Sonata D Major; D. Scarlatti - Sonata D Major K. 345; Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757); Keyboard Sonata in D major, K. 345.

History

Broad opening notes establish a confident character before the line becomes more mobile. Keep the main phrase clear and give the supporting texture enough space to breathe.

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

The first three measures combine longer notes with moving quarter and eighth figures in cut time. The120-measure source has96 chord members and13 ornaments, requiring sustained balance and 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

Play it, slow it down, hear where you land

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