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Sonatina in A minor

Georg Benda

What's this piece like?
This short single-movement sonatina has many key elements of the classical era: dramatic contrasts of mood, lots of energy, and the pairing of agile toccata-like parts with melancholic recitative-like sections. This is a great piece to develop finger control and a internal sense of pulse.
Who's this piece for?
An excellent piece for intermediate level pianists who are working on their technique.
1-2 pages
Classical
A minor

MOOD: Dramatic, intense and bold.

TECHNIQUE: Thirds, sixths, broken chords and syncopation.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 6
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 4
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1770

Ludwig Van Beethoven was born.

1772

Joseph Priestley and Daniel Rutherford independently discovered nitrogen.

1775

The American Revolution began with battle of Lexington and Concord.

1778

France Signs Treaty of Alliance with U.S., recognizing its independence.

1780

Sonatina was composed by G. Benda at the age of 58 years old.

1781

Immanuel Kant published the first edition of the "Critique of Pure Reason".

1781

Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.

1787

Mozart's Don Giovanni premiered in Prague.

1787

The Constitution of the United States was created.

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