7 Sonatinas

By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Maurice Hinson. For Piano. Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Masterwork. Early Intermediate / Early Advanced (grade 3/4/5/6/6+). Book. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.639).

All written in Beethoven's youth, these sonatinas display many of the composer's already mature style traits. The "Sonatina in F minor, " WoO 47/2 is reminiscent of the "Sonata in C minor," Op. 13 ("Pathetique"). This collections also contains the popular "Sonatina in G Major" and "Sonatina in F Major." Together with the dances and easier variatioins these sonatinas provide a fine foundation for the study of Beethoven's sonatas.