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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Englische Suiten Nr.1 Courante II avec deux Doubles

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Music ID : 22550
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:courante
Total Playing Time:3 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 1, 2024
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

First, this Courante II and the two Doubles must all be played at a single tempo. Therefore, one should play Doublé I, which contains the most rapid notes, and choose a tempo that allows the left hand's 16th notes to be played without strain. Furthermore, since this Courante II is a French-style courante written in 2/3 time, it should fundamentally never be played fast.

As if proven by this very courante, courantes written in 2/3 time should never be played fast. When one observes the ornaments in Courante II, which is played first, it becomes evident that a fast tempo would lead to strain and a truly restless performance. Although Doublé I contains the most rapid notes, even when playing it, a certain degree of composure is desirable.

As a recommended tempo, approximately half note = 60 is suggested.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou