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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Suite Menuet I & II

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Music ID : 38212
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:menuetto
Total Playing Time:3 min 10 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: January 19, 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.

For clarity in measure numbering and ease of explanation, Minuet 1 and Minuet 2 are each numbered starting from measure 1.

Minuet 1 and Minuet 2 generally progress in 4-measure phrases. Strictly speaking, only measures 13-16 of Minuet 1 comprise two descending sequences; otherwise, both Minuet 1 and Minuet 2 proceed in 4-measure units.

The peak dynamic point for Minuet 1 is measures 9-12, and for Minuet 2, it is measures 9-16.

In Minuet 1, measures 5-8 exhibit higher tension than measures 1-4; measures 9-12 reach the highest tension, followed by a gradual decrease in tension in measures 13-16, and a return to calm in measures 17-20.

In Minuet 2, measures 1-4 form a descending sequence in 2-measure units, with measures 5-8 demonstrating higher tension than measures 1-4.

Measures 9-16 represent the section of highest tension, with measure 10 and measure 15 serving as individual peak points.

Please apply dynamics in accordance with this progression.

Although Minuet 1 contains numerous ornaments, it is suggested that they be omitted during the first playing and introduced upon the return to Minuet 1 after the conclusion of Minuet 2.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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