Rondo Alla Turca, K. 331 — opening

W. A. MozartK. 331

Key

Am

Time

2/4

Tempo

♩=116

AO focus

AO2

Form

Final movement of Sonata K. 331. Rondo: A B A C A — the famous 'Turkish March' is the A theme.

Teaching points

• Right-hand grace notes evoke the cymbals of a Janissary band
• The march alternates A minor (A theme) with A major (refrain) — modal mixture
• Standard Grade 6+ piano repertoire — technically demanding but rewarding