Description
This is the first movement of Clementi's Sonatina in C major, Op.36 No.1, from his set of "Six Sonatinas." It is a cornerstone of early piano study, offering a gentle first encounter with sonata form. Across 51 seconds and 332 notes, its brisk pacing condenses the exposition-development-recapitulation structure into an accessible introduction to Classical clarity.
Compact piano works that teach sonata form on a smaller scale, often used as a stepping stone toward full-length sonatas.
Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Muzio Clementi (1752-1832)
Muzio Clementi was born in Rome and moved to England while still young, building a career in London as a pianist, composer, and instrument manufacturer. Often called the "father of the pianoforte," he wrote the study collection Gradus ad Parnassum and numerous sonatinas that remain staples of piano pedagogy. This site includes 36 of his pieces, including variations on nursery tunes and short works based on themes by Haydn and Mozart.
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