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Other syllabi : ABRSM Grade 6 · AMEB Grade 4 · LCM Grade 4
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The C major sonata projects a bright, unaffected clarity with singing motifs and conversational exchanges between right and left hands that require clean, naturally flowing articulation. The skill “Classical style (4.6/5)” here means measured phrasing and balanced articulation: you will need to shape phrases, control attacks and allow cadences to breathe; the skill “Scales and arpeggios (4.6/5)” shows up as rapid, even passagework demanding a relaxed wrist, independent fingers and consistent touch so the runs flow without tension. This work is part of Mozart’s piano sonata output and is representative of the formal balance and elegance of the Classical style.