Allegro moderato in C major

Franz SchubertD.347

ClassicalWell-knownsonataC majorAllegro moderato4/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Schubert's D.347 is a charming and approachable sonata movement, characteristic of his early lyrical style. It balances melodic sweetness with moments of greater harmonic exploration.

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Teacher notes

The main technical challenge is to bring out the singing quality of the melody while keeping the accompaniment light and unobtrusive.

Technical focus

alberti-bassfinger-independencecantabile

Mood

lyricalgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro moderato in C major (D.347) by Franz Schubert?

Allegro moderato in C major (D.347) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Allegro moderato in C 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 moderato in C major?

A typical performance of Allegro moderato in C major (D.347) lasts about 5 minutes.

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

Allegro moderato in C major (D.347) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.