Bach, Johann Sebastian : Concerto Prestissimo
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Genre:Reduction/Arrangement
Total Playing Time:3 min 50 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Commentary (1)
Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: October 6, 2023
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
This is a Prestissimo that progresses lightly, quickly, and joyfully. While there are no particular points requiring special attention, the performance can become refined depending on the execution. It generally proceeds in four voices, but the first step is to differentiate between the soprano and alto in the right hand. For example, from measure 7 onwards, the soprano and alto alternate playing sixteenth notes in the treble clef; at this time, please clearly separate the volume of the soprano and alto to make them sound like two distinct voices.
Sequences where the bass ascends stepwise, such as in measures 24-27, appear several times. As these are points where tension builds, please apply a gradual crescendo starting from around mp.
On the other hand, there are also patterns, such as in measures 41-44, where the music does not ascend or descend but repeats an up-and-down motion by a second. In this case, while dynamic changes are not heavily applied within these four-measure sections, a total of four identical patterns appear in this vicinity (measures 41-44, 46-49, 51-54, and 61-64); therefore, ensure that each instance differs in timbre and volume.