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Händel, Georg Friedrich : Toccata in g minor g-moll HWV 586

Work Overview

Music ID : 74604
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:toccata
Total Playing Time:1 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (1)

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: October 17, 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.

Performance Notes

Regarding the tempo, a quarter note = 110-120 seems appropriate. The desired atmosphere for this piece is one of beauty and elegance. If the piece proceeds at the aforementioned tempo, the articulation of the left hand becomes a point of consideration.

In the left hand, many measures feature four quarter notes per measure, with a quarter note on each beat. This is a writing style similar to a walking bass. As advice, these four quarter notes can be played:

  • Legato
  • Non-legato
  • Semi-staccato
  • Or a combination of these three approaches.

Please choose the articulation according to the performer's preference.

The piece modulates through G minor, B-flat major, and D minor, finally returning to G minor. As it is a short piece, varying the volume and tone quality according to the key can create contrast.

Rather than a dramatic piece, it possesses a "comfortably flowing beauty," so extreme dynamic contrasts may not be necessary.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou
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