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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Suite Overture

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Music ID : 38223
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:suite
Total Playing Time:3 min 30 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.

Although no tempo markings are indicated in the composer's score, the tempo for the opening 2/2 section and its return at measure 137 should be the same and rather slow. Conversely, the 3/8 section starting from measure 18 can be taken at a faster tempo.

Measures 1-17 and 137-146 strongly evoke a French Overture with their sharp dotted rhythms. Play these sections with a somewhat improvisatory feel, yet without breaking the pulse, maintaining dignity, and with a grand, orchestral scale.

The 3/8 section starting from measure 17 should be conceived in units of several measures. This is merely an example, but try to create sections as you feel them, for instance: one unit for measures 18-21 (4 measures), one for measures 22-25 (4 measures), one for measures 26-31 (6 measures), one for measures 32-39 (8 measures), and so on.

As many descending sequences appear, try to apply subtle dynamic changes accordingly. The 3/8 section, at the very least, does not convey a serious emotion. You are encouraged to express joy.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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