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Bach, Johann Sebastian : 6 Partiten Nr.5 Sarabande

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Music ID : 39180
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:salabande
Total Playing Time:2 min 00 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.

These performance tips are based on the author's subjective views, so please feel free to skip them if you do not agree. The author considers "ornaments" to be precisely that—ornaments—and distinct from main notes. Therefore, given that ornaments are intentionally notated with smaller note sizes, both listeners and performers should ensure that they are not mistaken for main notes.

While "long appoggiaturas" certainly exist, and it can sometimes be unclear whether they function as ornaments, if a composer has notated something as an ornament, it should fulfill its decorative role, and a clear distinction from the main note is desirable.

In the opening one to two measures, many ornaments appear; how should one approach playing them? One method is to omit all ornaments and practice only the main notes for a period to become accustomed to them. Subsequently, by adding the ornaments, one can perform without disrupting the fundamental framework (main notes).

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou