Capriccio del Primo Tonoo

Giovanni Salvatore

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

About this piece

This is a variant spelling of the previous entry by Giovanni Salvatore. It retains the same idiomatic Baroque keyboard character, emphasizing strict contrapuntal movement.

Teacher notes

Students should focus on the clarity of the voice leading to bring out the imitative lines.

Technical focus

counterpointornamentationfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

intellectualprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio del Primo Tonoo by Giovanni Salvatore?

Capriccio del Primo Tonoo 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 Tonoo?

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 Tonoo?

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

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

Capriccio del Primo Tonoo 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 Tonoo?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Capriccio del Primo Tono 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.