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Sonata in D major, K. 346 is a piece by Domenico Scarlatti from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- keyboard sonata
- Baroque
- joyful
- playful
- hand independence
- scales runs
Also known as Cembalo Sonata D Major; D. Scarlatti - Sonata D Major K. 346; Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757); Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K. 346.
History
Two small opening gestures lead into a running line. Give the first notes space, then keep the quick figure light and connected rather than pressing every note equally.
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 6, estimated
The opening contrasts quarter-note gestures with a sixteenth-note run in source measure3. Ninety-eight measures and later ornaments need fluent coordination and clear grouping.
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
- Keyboard Sonata in B minor, K. 87Level 6, estimatedWith Maestro
- Sonata in B minor, K. 27Level 7, estimatedWith Maestro
