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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Das zweiten Notenbuch für Anna Magdalena Bach Menuett c-moll BWV Anh.121

Work Overview

Music ID : 22599
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:menuetto
Total Playing Time:1 min 20 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (1)

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.

As this is a minuet that falls into the technically easy category, the tempo tends to become fast. Please maintain a minuet tempo throughout.

The structure is very simple. From measures 1 to 8, with F-sharp in measure 4 as the peak point, increase the volume towards measure 4. Once measure 4 is reached, decrease the volume towards measure 8.

Measures 9 to 16 constitute a descending sequence in four-measure units. For measures 9 to 12 and 13 to 16, vary the color and volume. For example, play measures 9 to 12 with higher tension, and measures 13 to 16 with a calmer, more subdued character.

From measures 17 to 24, the hands progressively spread apart. This signifies a crescendo. Treat measure 22 as the peak point, then slightly decrease the volume to reach measure 24.

As this is a minuet, please ensure the articulation does not sound heavy.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

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