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Haydn, Franz Joseph : Sonate für Klavier Nr.3 Mov.3 Scherzo

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Music ID : 32111
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:sonata
Total Playing Time:1 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: December 16, 2024
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Considering the notation of the right-hand melody in bar 1 and the 2/4 time signature, it is evident that this is a very fast-tempo final movement. A common pitfall in performing this movement is playing it too carefully and slowly. This movement is appropriately played at a tempo fast enough to convey a sense of urgency or busyness.

The atmosphere should be one of joyful exuberance. Therefore, lightness (avoiding any sense of heaviness) is crucial, and to achieve this, it would be appropriate to play all eighth notes in this movement with staccato.

Performers should be aware that there are several editions of this score. For example:

  • In bar 8, beat 1, the left hand may appear as BG in some editions and CG in others.
  • In bar 10, beat 2, the right hand may be notated as BDB in some editions and BDC in others.
  • In bar 18, beat 1, some editions include an ornamental F in the right hand.

It is advisable to check various editions and choose the preferred notation.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou