Easy Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1373542
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Dr. Yuway Chan-Basel. Classical,Early Music,Film/TV,Historic,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Yuway Chan-Basel #957912. Published by Yuway Chan-Basel (A0.1373542).
The third movement of Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331, known as the Turkish March (Rondo Alla Turca), was published in 1784 and stands out as one of Mozart's most widely recognized piano compositions.
This musical piece mimics the distinctive sounds of Turkish Janissary bands, featuring piccolos, cymbals, triangles, and various percussion instruments. This style was highly fashionable during that period, capturing the essence of a military march through rhythmic elements, a steady pulse, a two-beat bar, and a binary rhythm.
This simplified rendition of the Turkish March preserves key elements from the original music, including 16th notes and broken chords. Tailored for piano learners at the Piano Adventure/Faber Level 3b or 4, it provides a suitable balance of challenge and accessibility.
Link to video performance is provided.