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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Englische Suiten Nr.6 Sarabande

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Music ID : 39118
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:salabande
Total Playing Time:4 min 10 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: February 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.

This Sarabande shares similarities with the Sarabande from BWV 812; therefore, if you have BWV 812 available, please prepare it for comparison.

When considering the subsequent 'Double,' it is my personal opinion that performing this Sarabande as simply as possible enhances its clarity. Much like a theme and variations, where the variations are best understood after a thorough familiarity with the theme, I recommend initially presenting a simple melody.

To this end, I recommend performing with minimal ornamentation, limiting it strictly to what is notated in the score, without introducing excessive embellishments.

While the melody line is primarily situated in the soprano voice, the theme transitions to the bass in measures 9-10. This particular feature aligns with BWV 812. From measure 11, it would be advisable to gradually re-emphasize the soprano.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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