Part of Telemann's Opus 5 collection, these pieces are masterclasses in Baroque imitation and formal economy. They are distinctive for their bright, idiomatic writing that highlights the clarity of the period.
Focus on crisp, non-legato articulation to highlight the canonic dialogue.
Canon Sonatas 1738 "op. 5" is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of Canon Sonatas 1738 "op. 5" lasts about 3 minutes.
Canon Sonatas 1738 "op. 5" is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.