In this course, you’ll be introduced to sonata form; how it works, where it came from, and how sonatas are put together as multi-movement compositions. We will analyze the early history of the piano sonata and discover the important early masters of this style (Scarlatti, CPE Bach, Haydn, and Mozart). You’ll then investigate the relationship between the keyboard instruments of the time and the musical style, and be able to differentiate between Baroque, Galant, and Classical styles.
This course is part of the Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Setting the Stage
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 29 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Week 2: Dawn of the Sonata
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 60 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Viennese Classics: Haydn and Mozart
3 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 102 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Conclusion and Optional Honors Project
2 hours to complete
4 readings
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