3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartOp.6

ClassicalFamoussonata~45 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Mozart's '3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte' Op.6 are early but mature works showcasing his developing genius for melody and form. They offer a delightful blend of clarity, expressiveness, and playful charm characteristic of the Classical style.

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Teacher notes

Focus on shaping phrases with natural ebb and flow, and executing ornamentation with clarity and grace.

Technical focus

finger-independencevoicingrubatocantabileornamentation

Mood

lyricalelegantcontemplativetender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte (Op.6) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte (Op.6) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte?

A typical performance of 3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte (Op.6) lasts about 45 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte?

3 Sonates pour le clavecin ou pianoforte (Op.6) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.