6 Easy Piano Sonatas

Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach

ClassicalSpecialistsonata
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach's '6 Easy Piano Sonatas' are charming pieces from the Classical era. They showcase clear formal structures and melodically pleasing lines, ideal for developing pianists.

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Teacher notes

Students should focus on clarity of voicing between the melody and accompaniment, and precise articulation.

Technical focus

alberti-basscantabilearticulationfinger-independence

Mood

lyricalgentleplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 6 Easy Piano Sonatas by Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach?

6 Easy Piano Sonatas is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play 6 Easy Piano Sonatas?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 6 Easy Piano Sonatas?

6 Easy Piano Sonatas is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.