Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3

WHAT'S WORKING: You bring a lively energy to this movement and clearly understand the character Clementi intended. The general melodic contour is present, and you keep the momentum moving forward without stopping or restarting, even when technical difficulties arise. WHAT TO WORK ON NEXT: 1. Rhythmic Stability and Subdivisions: The tempo fluctuates significantly throughout the piece. You tend to rush the sixteenth-note scale passages and running figures (such as around 0:20–0:30 and during the development section around 1:45–2:00), which leads to uneven articulation and missed notes. Practice these passages with a metronome at a slower, comfortable tempo, focusing on strict sixteenth-note pulse before speeding back up. 2. Touch and Evenness of Scale Runs: Many of the rapid ascending and descending scales sound uneven in weight and clarity—some notes are ghosted while others are unintentionally struck hard. Work on finger independence and keeping a firm, even touch in both hands so every note in a run speaks clearly. 3. Left-Hand Accompaniment Balance: The left-hand Alberti bass and chordal accompaniment often compete with the right-hand melody. Keep the left hand light and muted so the right hand's dynamic shaping and phrasing can stand out clearly.

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