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Händel, Georg Friedrich : Suite Saraband d-moll HWV 437

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Music ID : 30415
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:salabande
Total Playing Time:4 min 20 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Original/Related Work: omnibusPRECEDE INVENTION -POLYPHONIC MUSIC FOR PIANO-

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: August 18, 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 original theme spans measures 1-16; a thorough understanding of this section will allow the subsequent variations to simply follow its flow.

Measures 1-16 are divided into measures 1-8 and measures 9-16. While these two sections may appear similar, the harmonies in the latter half of each differ.

First, in measures 1-8, phrases progress in two-measure units. Generally, it is understood that the tension increases as the music progresses. When comparing measures 1-2 and 3-4, although measures 3-4 are higher in pitch, harmonically they present a more tranquil harmony. The decision regarding dynamics in this area is left to the performer's discretion.

In measures 5-6, the tension clearly heightens, reaching its peak in measures 7-8. Performers should determine the dynamics based on this progression. Then, at measure 9, the volume should be reduced again to p or pp, and the direction should be set towards measure 16.

Subsequent variations will proceed with the dynamics established in these theme sections.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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