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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Suite Overture

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Music ID : 38213
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:suite
Total Playing Time:2 min 50 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.

The key of F major, in Bach's works, often expresses joy. From measure 14 onwards, if the tempo changes to a fast one, like a corrente, please play with a bright tone quality and joyfully.

This prelude begins with a rhythm reminiscent of a French overture. From the perspective of pitch, the highest A appears in measure 5, and from there, the notes gradually descend. Several borrowed chords also appear during the descent. The performer should determine where the tension builds up based on their own sensibility.

The tempo increases from measure 14, but sections where 16th notes continuously appear in both hands, such as measures 80-84, might also be areas where tension builds.

Ultimately, the overall dynamics are left to the performer, but there are notable units. Looking at the right hand in measures 18-20, a neighbor tone pattern of EAE FAF EAE appears. When performing these three measures, it is effective to slightly increase the volume of the middle measure (the measure starting with a note a semitone higher) compared to the measures on both sides.

This three-measure unit does not always have the middle measure starting with a higher note; the inverse pattern also appears (measures 52-54): CGC HGH CGC. In this case, it is advisable to play the middle measure softer than the measures on both sides.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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