What piano grade is Rondo alla Turca?

The whole A Major sonata is in the ARCT syllabus, although the first movement is probably the hardest part and the rondo the easiest part. Bernhard on PianoStreet rated K331 as Grade 7 ABRSM which equates to Grade 9 RCM.

What is the melody of Turkish March?

This work is particularly famous and recognisable by its third movement called “Alla Turca” (meaning, “the Turkish way”) or “Turkish March”. The structure is as follows: Tema: Andante Grazioso, Menuetto and Rondo alla Turca: Allegretto. The first movement sets a theme with six variations and is highly pure melody.

How fast should Rondo alla Turca be played?

112 to 120 is a good bet.

Who composed Turkish March?

Ludwig van BeethovenTurkish March / ComposerLudwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music; his works rank amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era in classical music. Wikipedia

How difficult is alla turca?

#14 Dulciana. The Rondo “alla turca” is one of those pieces that you think is easy when you are grade 5 or grade 6 standard, but from then on the better you get, the more difficult it seems.

How would you describe Rondo alla Turca?

The last movement, marked Alla turca, popularly known as the “Turkish Rondo” or “Turkish March”, is often heard on its own and is one of Mozart’s best-known piano pieces. Mozart himself titled the rondo “Alla turca”. It imitates the sound of Turkish Janissary bands, the music of which was much in vogue at that time.

What is the mood of Alla Turca?

Bright and spirited, featuring elegant solo piano creating a proud, noble mood.

Is Alla Turca hard?

Re: Is ‘Rondo Alla Turca’ hard? In technical difficulty, no. In musical difficulty (and overall musicianship), affirmatively yes.