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Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)

Sonata in E, K. 531

Level
5 of 5
Key signature
4 sharps
Time
6/8
Length
230 bars
Plays in
about 3 min

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The opening bars of Sonata in E, K. 531
The opening bars

Versions

Each easier version only leaves notes out, so every one is still the real piece.

  • As written1702 notes
  • Melody and a simpler left hand1672 notes
  • Melody and left-hand roots1378 notes
  • Right-hand melody1156 notes

What it asks of you

  • Treble clef from G3 to E6, with ledger lines
  • Bass clef from B1 to G4, with ledger lines
  • Key signature: 4 sharps (E major or C♯ minor)
  • Accidentals: naturals, sharps outside the key
  • Rhythm: half notes, whole notes, dotted half notes, eighth notes, dotted quarter notes
  • Intervals: 2nds (steps), 3rds (skips), 4ths, 6ths, octaves, 5ths
  • Chords: inverted triads
  • One hand moving while the other holds, hands playing together, moving the hand to a new position, hands taking turns, hands in different rhythms

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Score from PDMX (CC0 1.0); the composition is public domain: Domenico Scarlatti died in 1757. Credits