Sonata in E-flat, Hob. XVI:28: II. Menuetto

Sonata in E-flat, Hob. XVI:28: II. Menuetto is a beginner piece (Octotune grade 4 of 8), about 2:24 long, with 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭) in the key signature, in 3/4 time, for both hands.

Play it in Octotune

The opening, as the app engraves it: E♭5, E♭5, G5, B♭5

At a glance

ComposerJoseph Haydn (1732–1809)
DifficultyBeginner: grade 4 of 8
KeyKey signature: 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭)
Time3/4
Tempo60 quarter-note beats a minute, as the app starts it (it can go slower)
Length48 bars, about 2:24
Handsboth hands
Right handB♭3 to C6
Left handE♭2 to B♭4

It reaches past the staff: see ledger lines explained.

Levels in the app

VersionGradeLevels
Sonata in E-flat, Hob. XVI:28: II. Menuetto4 of 8Melody, Melody and bass, Full

Practice notes

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