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Bach, Johann Sebastian : 6 Partiten Nr.2 Sinfonia

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Music ID : 39157
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:suite
Total Playing Time:4 min 10 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (1)

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: April 16, 2023
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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.

Measures 1-7 clearly employ the French Overture style. For those unfamiliar with the French Overture, please research it. A characteristic feature of the French Overture is its sharp dotted rhythms. For instance, even if the notation shows a dotted eighth note followed by a sixteenth note, the actual performance often involves shortening the timing, similar to a double-dotted quarter note followed by a thirty-second note. This creates a sense of grandeur and dignity.

Perform with a feeling full of dignity.

For measures 8-29, determine the peak points and play with a clear sense of direction. The atmosphere changes depending on the articulation, so experiment with various approaches. Regarding the right-hand line, the author would personally play it more legato than marcato, but this is a matter of choice. Ensure that sequences vary in dynamics and timbre, avoiding monotony.

If the opening 7 measures are slow and measures 8-29 are at a moderato tempo, then for measures 30-91, let's try to play at the fastest possible tempo. While this requires a certain level of technical skill, the faster the tempo in these measures, the higher the tension will be.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou