Allegro

Martin Keeser

ClassicalObscuresonataC majorAllegro2/4~1 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a minor pedagogical work intended for beginning students in the Classical tradition. It focuses on basic phrasing and simple motivic development.

Teacher notes

Focus on the coordination between the hands during the simple scalar passages.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencespeed-agility

Mood

energeticprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro by Martin Keeser?

Allegro 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 Allegro?

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.

How long is Allegro?

A typical performance of Allegro lasts about 1 minute.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro?

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

What pieces are similar to Allegro?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Boree in A minor by Richard Jones, Bourrée by John Banister 'The Younger' — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.