...ma non troppo. I

Joâo Schnier

ModernObscureimpromptuAllegretto2/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

This piece plays with the listener's expectations of the 'ma non troppo' marking, alternating between light humor and sudden technical outbursts. It uses a fragmented approach to motivic development.

Teacher notes

The difficulty lies in executing the sudden, rapid dynamic shifts and maintaining a clear articulation throughout.

Technical focus

rubatoarticulationdramatic-contrastvoicing

Mood

playfulnarrativeenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ...ma non troppo. I by Joâo Schnier?

...ma non troppo. I 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 ...ma non troppo. I?

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 ...ma non troppo. I?

A typical performance of ...ma non troppo. I lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ...ma non troppo. I?

...ma non troppo. I is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ...ma non troppo. I?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include ...ma non troppo by Joâo Schnier, Belea eta azeria by Javier Jacinto, 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.