Piano — Practical study pieces
Romantic · 1828

Piano Sonata in B♭

F. SchubertD. 960

Key
Bb
Time
C
Tempo
♩=60
AO focus
AO2

Incipit

Form

Schubert's last piano sonata, completed weeks before his death. Slow Molto moderato opening famous for its trill on the B♭1 (lowest piano note).

Teaching points

  • Last completed sonata
  • Mysterious low trill at bar 8
  • Diploma-standard repertoire
Full score ↓Public domain

Bärenreiter NSA + Henle, PD.

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