3 Piano Sonatas

Johann Baptist CramerOp.4

ClassicalSpecialistsonata
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3

About this piece

Cramer's Op. 4 sonatas showcase the clarity and grace of the Classical style, often featuring well-defined melodic lines and balanced phrase structures.

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Teacher notes

Focus on clean articulation and evenness in scales and arpeggios.

Technical focus

alberti-bassfinger-independencearticulationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

elegantbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Piano Sonatas (Op.4) by Johann Baptist Cramer?

3 Piano Sonatas (Op.4) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 3 Piano Sonatas?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Piano Sonatas?

3 Piano Sonatas (Op.4) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.