There are two types of courantes: Italian style and French style. The Italian style is called "corrente" and, true to the meaning of "courante" itself, "to run," it is a fast-tempo movement. The French style, however, is slower in tempo, translated as "flowing," and differs in character.

If a courante is written in a simple meter such as 3/8 or 3/4, it should be understood as an Italian-style, fast courante.

This courante is written in 3/4 and is in the Italian style, so it should be performed at a fast tempo.

It modulates to D minor midway, at which point it reaches the highest note, C (measure 8). This can be understood as the point of highest tension. In the latter half, a descending sequence gives the impression of G minor, but it can be understood either as a mere harmonic sequence or as a modulation to G minor.

Although it modulates several times, there is no sense of seriousness whatsoever. It should fundamentally be understood as an optimistic and joyful courante.