Bach, Johann Sebastian : Suite Sarabande double
Work Overview
Genre:salabande
Total Playing Time:6 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: January 19, 2024
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
It is assumed that those who play this Sarabande Double have previously played the preceding Sarabande Sample, and this discussion will proceed on that premise. In the Sarabande Sample, there is a sense of a leisurely soprano melodic line accompanied by instrumental arpeggios. In contrast, the Sarabande Double features finer note values, with a continuous stream of eighth notes in the left hand and sixteenth notes in the right hand.
This inevitably evokes a sense of 'motion,' which is likely Bach's intended effect. The Sarabande Double can be regarded as a 'variation' of the Sarabande Sample.
While performing the Sarabande Double, try playing only the soprano part of the Sarabande Sample on another piano and performing them in ensemble. They should align beautifully. When performing the Sarabande Double, strive to play with the soprano line of the Sarabande Sample in mind.
Additionally, even when perceiving the 'motion,' do not alter the tempo. Maintain the same tempo as the Sarabande Sample and be careful not to accelerate prematurely.