Sonatina Piccolina
by Gil DeBenedetti

I composed this Sonatina to challenge myself to write the absolute simplest Sonatina I could, and still remain true to the form of larger Sonatinas and Sonatas. Thus the title, "Sonatina Piccolina." In Italian "piccola" means small and "piccolina" means even smaller--something like tiny. So the title has two diminutive "ina's," one on each word. Does the word "microscopic" come to mind? Little did I know that this piece would be so popular. Soon after I posted it young pianists could be seen on YouTube playing my Sonatina Piccolina, much to my satisfaction and pride.