...ver per un diletto, H.766

Alessandro Scarlatti

BaroqueSpecialistsuiteA minorAllegro3/8~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This keyboard piece is a characteristic example of Scarlatti's early influence on Italian baroque forms. It is distinguished by its clean, dance-like polyphony and structured ornamentation.

Teacher notes

Focus on the crisp execution of baroque ornaments and the independence of the two melodic lines.

Technical focus

counterpointornamentationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

elegantprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ...ver per un diletto, H.766 by Alessandro Scarlatti?

...ver per un diletto, H.766 is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play ...ver per un diletto, H.766?

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 ...ver per un diletto, H.766?

A typical performance of ...ver per un diletto, H.766 lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ...ver per un diletto, H.766?

...ver per un diletto, H.766 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ...ver per un diletto, H.766?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alegretto by Franz Schubert, Alla Turca by Anton Diabelli — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.