This collection investigates the technical and expressive capabilities of the keyboard sonata as developed by Domenico Scarlatti. The author presents a curated selection of thirteen sonatas, providing a framework for understanding the transition from Baroque structures to the early Classical style. By analyzing these specific compositions, the text serves as a pedagogical tool for keyboardists seeking to master the intricate ornamentation and rapid hand-crossing techniques characteristic of Scarlatti's work.

Experts frequently cite these editions as standard references for students of Baroque keyboard literature. Readers often note the clarity of the notation, which facilitates the study of complex fingerings and rhythmic patterns.