How To Teach Beethoven Sonatina in F Major: Second Movement
Today we’re talking about how to teach the second movement of Beethoven’s Sonatina in F Major Anh.5, No.2 by Ludwig van Beethoven. This is a fast, fun, mid-intermediate rondo with some dramatic flair. You can see my post and video about the first movement of this sonatina here.
Recommended editions:
Sonatina Masterworks book 2 (Jane Magrath)
KJOS Piano Repertoire, Baroque & Classical level 4 (Keith Snell)
Succeeding with the Masters: Sonatinas book 4 (Helen Marlais)
Syllabus listings for difficulty level:
RCM Level 5
Illinois AIM Level 6
Jane Magrath Level 4-5
Skills and knowledge required to play this piece well:
F Major key signature
2/4 time signature
Rondo form
Articulation
Cadenza (relationship to concerti)
Excessive V - I movement at end
Problem area at m.25-28 includes quick 16th-note broken chords
Curious about teaching more advanced works by Beethoven? Check out the video (and accompanying blog post) here:
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