Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto Allegro
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Genre:Reduction/Arrangement
Total Playing Time:2 min 20 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: October 6, 2023
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
While it could be interpreted as a lively allegro in a compound meter, a beautiful flow might be a more fitting description than a mechanical aspect. It is a piece that should proceed with elegance, lightness, and effortlessness, rather than being overly emotional.
Therefore, in sections without non-harmonic tones, it is permissible to use the pedal and sustain for one measure. For instance, from measure 41 onwards, as 16th notes disappear and non-harmonic tones are absent, it is acceptable to change the pedal measure by measure.
Even if measures containing 16th notes continue, the tension does not rise significantly. For example, from measure 32 onwards, 16th notes appear, so care must be taken with pedal usage to avoid muddiness; however, this section too can be played effortlessly, lightly, and gracefully in its ascent. Please understand that while the tension may gradually increase due to the ascending motion, it should not feel like an overwhelming pressure.