Official level, taken from the exam syllabus.
Other syllabi : AMEB Grade 3
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This Sonatina in C major has a bright, clear character, alternating playful passages with delicate replies that require crisp articulation rather than sheer virtuosity. From a technical standpoint, pay particular attention to Knowledge of form (3.8/5) — you must identify linked sections and shape repeats and transitions so the structure reads clearly — and to Hand independence (2.5/5), which requires keeping the melody prominent while the other hand maintains steady accompaniment; the concrete gesture is to slightly reduce the accompaniment hand’s weight while projecting the melodic line. It is a pedagogical piece situated in Clementi’s output, intended to reinforce classical style basics and clarity of piano writing. (No performance reference is given here out of caution.)