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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Das zweiten Notenbuch für Anna Magdalena Bach Menuett F-Dur BWV Anh.113

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Music ID : 22591
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:menuetto
Total Playing Time:1 min 50 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 21, 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.

The following is an example. Please refer to this phrasing and apply dynamics.

Dividing the piece into units of 4-bar, 2-bar, or 8-bar phrases will facilitate performance.

First, consider measures 1-4 as one unit. This section can also be conceived as two 2-bar units. You may introduce variations between measures 1-2 and 3-4, or treat the entire 4-bar phrase as a single entity. Measure 4, while positioned at the lowest point in the melodic line within this 4-bar phrase, also functions as a dominant. Therefore, it may be considered to extend until the first beat of measure 5. In this case, treating it as a V-I progression leading to an imperfect cadence, the first beat of measure 5 should be played at the softest dynamic level in the first half of the piece.

Next, consider measures 5-8 as one unit. As the melodic figure is largely identical, apply an echo effect, such as forte followed by piano. Alternatively, a crescendo from piano is also permissible.

Next, consider measures 9-12 as one unit. As B natural appears and modulates to C major, increase the tension.

Next, for measures 13-16, further increase the tension. Measure 16 is the dominant of D minor.

Next, consider measures 17-24 (an 8-bar phrase) as one unit. While measures 17-20 constitute a descending sequence, measures 21-24 form a cadence in D minor. Therefore, you may choose to apply either a crescendo or a diminuendo to measures 17-20.

Next, consider measures 25-28 as one unit. As this is an ascending sequence, it is advisable to apply a crescendo in anticipation of what follows.

Finally, consider measures 29-32 as one unit, and conclude with a brilliant flourish.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou