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Händel, Georg Friedrich : Suite Adagio HWV 427

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Music ID : 30436
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:suite
Total Playing Time:2 min 50 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: July 15, 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.

This is an Adagio that also requires improvisation. Basically, it has a structure close to homophony, with the melody line placed above the accompaniment (left hand). Pieces of this type can sound drawn out if not handled well, so let's try dividing the piece into several sections.

A characteristic feature is the tendency for the left-hand accompaniment pattern to gradually descend. Starting from measure 1, a C major cadence occurs on the downbeat of beat 1 of measure 6, marking one section break. From that point onward, it is likely reasonable for the dynamics to restart from p, which means that gradually increasing the tension from measure 1 to measure 6 will allow the music to flow more smoothly.

The next section break occurs on the downbeat of beat 1 of measure 9, where a D minor cadence is reached. The volume drops again, and tension builds through numerous harmonic sequences. The piece then concludes with a shocking yet sentimental cadence, ending on the ACE chord, which is the III chord of F major. Try to emphasize this unexpected quality and express it with appropriate dynamics.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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