Allegro in G major

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.72a

ClassicalSpecialistsonataG majorAllegro4/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

An early Allegro by Mozart, K. 72a, likely a movement from a sonata, exhibits the composer's early command of form and melodic invention. It's a bright and cheerful piece requiring dexterity and rhythmic precision.

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Teacher notes

Maintain a light and even touch throughout the rapid scale and arpeggio figures.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independencearpeggiosalberti-bass

Mood

energeticplayfulbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro in G major (K.72a) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

Allegro in G major (K.72a) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Allegro in G major?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Allegro in G major?

A typical performance of Allegro in G major (K.72a) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro in G major?

Allegro in G major (K.72a) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.