MusicCoach difficulty
58/100
Intermediate
Level of the complete work
We have no level specific to this movement. The figure above is that of the complete work: within a cycle, movements often differ widely in demand.
Estimated skills
Style
Character and style
1
Technique
Scales and arpeggios
1
Interpretation
Phrasing
1
Rhythm
General rhythm
1
Style
Classical style
1
What to play next?
Each suggestion combines difficulty gap, risk, confidence and skill overlap. The first two cards in each column are the most useful pedagogically.
Gentle step
The safest next step.
Gentle
Piano Sonata G major Hob. XVI:6
Franz Joseph Haydn
partial transfer
low risk
to confirm
A short step up, staying in Intermediate (around grade 5 ABRSM/RCM). New compared with the previous piece: Connaissance des formes and Balance mains — understand the form and the harmony before memorising, or memory collapses the moment you play for someone.
Gentle
Piano Sonata F major K. 280 (189e)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
new reflexes
low risk
to confirm
A short step up, staying in Intermediate (around grade 6 ABRSM/RCM). New compared with the previous piece: Connaissance des formes and Indépendance des mains — understand the form and the harmony before memorising, or memory collapses the moment you play for someone.
Balanced step
A genuine step up, without a jolt.
Balanced
Piano Sonata C major K. 279 (189d)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
partial transfer
moderate risk
to confirm
A real step up, staying in Intermediate (around grade 6 ABRSM/RCM). New compared with the previous piece: Connaissance des formes and Style classique — understand the form and the harmony before memorising, or memory collapses the moment you play for someone.
Balanced
Piano Sonata (Prestissimo) G major R. 366 (31)
Johann Kuhnau
partial transfer
moderate risk
to confirm
A real step up, staying in Intermediate (around grade 6 ABRSM/RCM). The skill that will carry the work: Rythme général — the pitfall is the pulse drifting as soon as the writing thickens: subdivide with the metronome.
Ambitious challenge
A useful leap with guided practice.
Same level
Same level
Rondo in D major, K.485
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
partial transfer
low risk
to confirm
Equivalent demands, right at the edge of Elementary (around grade 5 ABRSM/RCM): different ground, same level. What changes is the skill in play: Connaissance des formes and Indépendance des mains — understand the form and the harmony before memorising, or memory collapses the moment you play for someone.
Same level
Sonatina in G major Op.79
Ludwig van Beethoven
partial transfer
low risk
to confirm
Equivalent demands, right at the edge of Elementary (around grade 5 ABRSM/RCM): different ground, same level. What changes is the skill in play: Connaissance des formes and Style classique — understand the form and the harmony before memorising, or memory collapses the moment you play for someone.
Same level
Etüde C major K. 626b/48
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
new reflexes
low risk
to confirm
Equivalent demands, right at the edge of Elementary (around grade 5 ABRSM/RCM): different ground, same level. What changes is the skill in play: Demi-pédale — the pedal is set by ear, note by note: misjudged, it blurs the harmony instead of joining it.
This II. Minuetto presents an elegant, restrained dance character with light springy accents that require a nimble touch to avoid heaviness. The skill “Rythme général (2.5/5)” will be needed to keep a steady lilt and clear pulse between beats, and “Gammes et arpèges (2.5/5)” demands flexible fingers to execute decorative runs cleanly while preserving the melodic line. Situated among Mozart’s piano sonatas, the movement shows his habit of integrating dance forms into sonata contexts with clear, singing writing. I do not give a recording recommendation here, as I am not fully certain of a single definitive reference for this specific movement.