Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla

Girolamo Frescobaldi

BaroqueSpecialistcaprice4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 6

About this piece

This piece demands the performer sustain the integrity of the counterpoint while executing an 'obligo' that requires the singer to imply the missing part. It is a brilliant display of intellectual rigor in Baroque composition.

Teacher notes

Maintaining clear voice-leading amidst the dense contrapuntal texture is the primary pedagogical objective.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencearticulationvoicing

Mood

intellectualmysterious

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla by Girolamo Frescobaldi?

Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla?

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 di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla?

A typical performance of Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla?

Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Capriccio di obligo di cantare la quinta parte senza toccarla?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bergamasca by Girolamo Frescobaldi, Capriccio cromatico con ligature al contrario, F 4.08 by Girolamo Frescobaldi, Capriccio di Durezze, F 4.09 by Girolamo Frescobaldi — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.