Canons for 2 or 3 Voices

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.508a

ClassicalKnowninventionC majorAndante4/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Mozart's canons, often written as social amusements, display his characteristic melodic grace within the framework of imitative counterpoint. They are distinctive for their surprising depth despite their small, playful dimensions.

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Teacher notes

Maintain a smooth, cantabile connection between the intervals of imitation.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

lyricalelegantserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Canons for 2 or 3 Voices (K.508a) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

Canons for 2 or 3 Voices (K.508a) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Canons for 2 or 3 Voices?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Canons for 2 or 3 Voices?

A typical performance of Canons for 2 or 3 Voices (K.508a) lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Canons for 2 or 3 Voices?

Canons for 2 or 3 Voices (K.508a) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.