How to Teach Haydn Presto

Today we’re talking about how to teach the final movement of Haydn’s Sonata in E Major Hob.XVI:13 - Finale: Presto. This is a fun, fast movement from the Classical era containing several octaves.

Recommended editions:

• Encore! book 3 here (Magrath) -

  • ➡️ Check out my FREE listening resource for the Encore! books here

• Alfred Masterworks: Haydn Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Hinson)

• Henle urtext Haydn Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1

Syllabus listings for difficulty level:

• Illinois AIM Level 10

• Jane Magrath Level 9-10

Topics highlighted in the video below:

• E Major scale and chords

• 16th notes in 2/4 time with easy rhythmic values

• Feeling the rests

• Double thirds

• 4-note broken chords

• Alberti bass

• Basic octave technique

• Articulation, including 2-note slurs

• Suggested practice technique: blocking of chords in development

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