Dynamics in Allemande

I would like to offer the following as a reference for determining the dynamics of this Allemande. I will use measures 1-14 as an example. I will extract notes that the author personally considers important, focusing on the right-hand soprano line.

• Measure 1: Beat 3 A and Beat 4 G
• Measure 2: Beat 1 F, Beat 3 E, Beat 4 D
• Measures 3-5: Beat 1 C in Measure 3, sustained until Measure 5
• Measure 6: Beat 1 D
• Measure 7: Beat 1 E
• Measure 8: Beat 3 F
• Measure 9: Beat 3 E
• Measure 10: Beat 3 D
• Measure 11: Beat 1 C
• Measure 12: Beat 1 B (H), Beat 3 A
• Measure 13: Beat 1 G-sharp (Gis), Beat 2 A, Beat 3 B (H), Beat 4 A
• Measure 14: Beat 1 G-sharp (Gis)

When extracted in this manner, these notes beautifully form a stepwise A minor scale.

For sections like measures 3-5, where the C is sustained, let's observe the bass movement. If we assign scale degrees to this movement as well, we can see that it also moves smoothly in stepwise motion.

Fundamentally, aligning with the right-hand soprano, a natural flow can be achieved by increasing tension as the notes ascend and decreasing volume as they descend. Of course, this is not the only factor; chord types and other elements are also relevant. However, this guideline should generally be helpful.