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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Französische Suiten Nr.4 Menuet

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Music ID : 39138
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:menuetto
Total Playing Time:1 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 16, 2023
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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 Minuet, too, despite being in E-flat major, is written in keys in its first half that do not suggest its tonic. Measures 1-4, with the appearance of D-flat, strongly give the impression of A-flat major, while measures 5-8, with A natural, impress B-flat major. Measures 9-12 are a sequence, and it is not until measures 13-16 that E-flat major is finally confirmed.

Please vary the dynamics and tone quality according to the key.

The tempo is that of a Minuet, so it is by no means fast. Therefore, I believe long trills are appropriate, including the right-hand trill in measures 3 (beats 1-2) and 4 (beat 1).

As this Minuet also desires a slightly elegant atmosphere, the articulation should be light to bring out its grace.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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