close

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Das zweiten Notenbuch für Anna Magdalena Bach Marche D-Dur BWV Anh.122

Work Overview

Music ID : 22600
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:1 min 05 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Original/Related Work: Bach, Carl Philipp EmanuelMarche D-Dur

Commentary (2)

Author : Imazeki, Shiori

Last Updated: March 1, 2021
[Open]
Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

One of the works contained in the second music book presented by J. S. Bach to his second wife, Anna Magdalena. Research has identified it as a work by Carl Philipp Emanuel, Sebastian's second son.

In 2/2 time, D major. Binary form. The theme, which includes syncopated rhythms, brings a sense of dynamism to the work.

Writer: Imazeki, Shiori

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 21, 2024
[Open]
Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

This march is conceived with a focus on leading towards longer note values. In measures 1-2, apply a slight accent to the half note A in the right hand. On the downbeat D of beat 1, avoid accentuation; play it short, leading towards the half note on the upbeat.

Subsequently, all notes should be played with an emphasis on leading towards longer note values (including half notes and dotted quarter notes).

In measures 8 and 21, pay careful attention to the repeated notes in the left hand. Ensure that these are never played too heavily or too loudly.

While the first half is in D major, the second half commences in A major; therefore, increase the tension in this section. Up to measure 11, the A in the treble clef is the highest note, so it should be played with considerable volume. However, in measures 14-15, execute a crescendo through the ascending one-measure sequences, reaching an even higher B in measure 16. Consider measure 16 to be the climactic point of this march in terms of dynamics.

In the final measure, an even higher D appears. While the author would personally conclude the final measure without excessive volume, opting for a more subdued ending, this is ultimately a matter of performer's discretion.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

Arrangements & Related Works(1)

Bach, Carl Philipp EmanuelMarche D-Dur D-Dur H. 1/1 (BWV Anh. 122)

Key: D-Dur  Total Performance Time: 0 min 40 sec 

Sheet MusicView More

Scores List (21)