This very short piece is one of Carl Philipp Emanuel
Bach's best-known pieces; one of three 'solfeggios'
written in 1770. It is probably learned by every
aspiring pianist, and is sometimes used in examination
syllabuses (including ABRSM). Solfeggietto means little
study. I have used a public domain edition apparently
edited by Hans von Bulow, and have retained his octave
doublings. I have included the few notes he suggested
in the last bar to give a conventional ending. This
piece is played at m...(+)
This very short piece is one of Carl Philipp Emanuel
Bach's best-known pieces; one of three 'solfeggios'
written in 1770. It is probably learned by every
aspiring pianist, and is sometimes used in examination
syllabuses (including ABRSM). Solfeggietto means little
study. I have used a public domain edition apparently
edited by Hans von Bulow, and have retained his octave
doublings. I have included the few notes he suggested
in the last bar to give a conventional ending. This
piece is played at many different tempi, and always
provides a challenge for the player to get the
semiquavers even. When played at a prestissimo tempo,
it requires well-trained and dextrous fingers.
Although this work was originally for Piano, I created
this Interpretation for the Concert (Pedal) Harp.
The lyre harp is an ancient musical instrument that, despite having deep historical roots, enjoys renewed popularity among modern musicians. This instrument is a form of lyre, a family of stringed instruments played by plucking the strings, similar to a harp but generally smaller and more portable.