Canons for 3 Voices

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.508a

ClassicalSpecialistinventionF majorAllegro4/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

These canons by Mozart demonstrate his mastery of imitative counterpoint within a concise structure. They are distinctive for their effortless melodic flow despite the rigorous constraints of the canon form.

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Teacher notes

Maintain clean articulation and precise entry timings between the voices.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

intellectualelegant

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Frequently asked questions

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

Canons for 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 5.

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

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

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

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