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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Französische Suiten Nr.6 Gavotte

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Music ID : 39151
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:gavotte
Total Playing Time:1 min 20 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 is an optimistic and joyful Gavotte. The main melody can be analyzed as comprising two distinct elements. The first is a theme spanning a sixth, commencing with the opening anacrusis and concluding on the second beat of measure 2. The second consists of material from the third beat of measure 2 to the second beat of measure 4. These two elements may be interpreted as a dialogue, or as representing a male and a female dance. It is advisable to differentiate the treatment of these two materials.

In the latter half, numerous sequences are present, leading to modulations to C-sharp minor and F-sharp minor. Build tension progressively to reach the climactic point between measures 17 and 18.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

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