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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Praeludium e partita del tuono terzo Sarabande

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Music ID : 38187
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:salabande
Total Playing Time:1 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: January 8, 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 sarabande is written for three voices; however, observing the bass line's movement, it appears to be dependent on the other voices rather than being entirely independent. The bass in measure 2 exhibits a progression of a seventh, which is not a typical harmonic progression.

Regarding the alto voice, it also abruptly ceases from the second beat of measure 7, indicating a lack of complete independence.

Consequently, the soprano functions as the principal melody, with the other two voices serving primarily as support. A notable characteristic of the principal melody is its distinctive descending melodic contour from A. This pattern is evident in measures 1, 3, and 7. While measure 1 maintains the tonality of F major, the melody from measure 3 either modulates to C major or should be interpreted as a temporary passage utilizing borrowed chords. By measure 7, it is reasonable to assert a modulation to D minor.

Thus, even these three seemingly identical phrases lead to entirely distinct harmonic destinations. Endeavor to articulate these distinctions through variations in timbre and dynamics.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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