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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Englische Suiten Nr.1 Gigue

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Music ID : 39090
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:gigue
Total Playing Time:3 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

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Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 1, 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 problem with this Gigue lies in its trills. These are technically very difficult, which can sometimes result in a slower overall tempo, but this is acceptable.

Taking the first measure as an example, the trill on the second beat is written above D. Since the preceding note is D, I personally believe it would be more appropriate to start from E. However, another perspective, which is also valid, is that since the trill is written above D, it should start from D. In any case, for trills of this pattern, deciding on one approach and consistently applying it throughout the entire piece will result in a more coherent performance.

Since 32nd notes are written after the trills, it might typically be ideal to continue the trill until the 32nd note. However, this is also what makes this Gigue difficult. Reducing the number of trills is also an option, so please try various approaches.

There are also extremely difficult trills, such as the left-hand trill in measure 11. However, a performance that takes time only in difficult sections disrupts the overall flow and does not sound fluent to the listener. Some ingenuity is required, whether it's slowing down the tempo or reducing the number of trills. Please avoid performances where you take extra time solely due to trills.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou