ABRSM – Attwood: Easy Progressive Lessons, Four Sonatinas

A one-time student of Mozart, Thomas Attwood published these four sonatinas as lessons for ‘Young Beginners on the PianoForte or Harpsichord’ in 1795. Short, tuneful and easy, they provide an excellent introduction to the classical sonatina form.

Content:

• Sonatina No. 1 in G, Mvt. 1 Allegro
• Sonatina No. 1 in G, Mvt. 2 Minuetto – Andante
• Sonatina No. 1 in G, Mvt. 3 RONDO – Allegro
• Sonatina No. 2 in C, Mvt. 1 Allegro
• Sonatina No. 2 in C, Mvt. 2 MINUETTO – Moderato
• Sonatina No. 2 in C, Mvt. 3 RONDO – Allegretto
• Sonatina No. 3 in F, Mvt. 1 Allegretto
• Sonatina No. 3 in F, Mvt. 2 Andante
• Sonatina No. 3 in F, Mvt. 3 – Allegro assai
• Sonatina No. 4 in D [Theme and Variations]