How to Teach Beethoven's Sonatina in F Major
Today we’re talking about how to teach the first movement of the Sonatina in F Major Anh.5, No.2 by Ludwig van Beethoven. This is a fast, fun, mid-intermediate sonatina movement that can teach students a lot about Beethoven’s style.
Recommended editions:
Masterwork Classics book 5 (Jane Magrath)
Syllabus listings for difficulty level:
Illinois AIM Level 6
Jane Magrath Level 5
Skills and Knowledge Required to play this piece well:
F Major key signature
2/4 time signature
Sonata-allegro form, with two alteration
Articulation: 2-note slurs, lifts after longer slurs
Imitative writing in development
Scales can be problematic - m.14-16 vs m.57-58
Quickly changing dynamics
Steady tempo
Are you considering teaching a Beethoven Sonata to your intermediate students? Read my post on that subject here.
update:
I have a video featuring the second movement of this sonatina now too! Check it out here:
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