Capriccio del Primo Tono

Giovanni Salvatore

BaroqueObscurecapriceC major4/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Giovanni Salvatore was an Italian Baroque composer whose works reflect the school of Frescobaldi. This Capriccio is a structured exercise in imitation and rhythmic drive.

Teacher notes

Maintaining precise rhythmic articulation throughout the imitative passages is the main technical goal.

Technical focus

counterpointornamentationfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

intellectualprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio del Primo Tono by Giovanni Salvatore?

Capriccio del Primo Tono is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Capriccio del Primo Tono?

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 Capriccio del Primo Tono?

A typical performance of Capriccio del Primo Tono lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio del Primo Tono?

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

What pieces are similar to Capriccio del Primo Tono?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Capriccio del Primo Tonoo by Giovanni Salvatore, 13 Variations on 'Es war einmal ein alter Mann' by Ludwig van Beethoven, 21+26 by Alfredo Casella — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.