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Gavotte II, English Suite No. 3, BWV 808 is a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 4, an estimate.
- gavotte musette
- Baroque
- dancing
- gentle
- hand independence
- voicing
Also known as BWV 808, 7th movement; Gavotte II from English Suite No. 3, BWV 808; Johann Sebastian Bach - Gavotte.
History
A steady low G gives this dance a grounded, pastoral feel while the upper line moves around it. Let the melody spring lightly from the pulse, and keep the repeated bass from taking over.
Sources
How to practise it
- Bring out the continuing line while keeping supporting activity quieter.
- Learn each musical line separately, then combine their different rhythms.
How hard is it
Level 4, estimated
The low G support and two moving upper layers in the first three source measures call for balance and independence. The short18-measure native scope offers a compact intermediate dance.
About this piece
- Licence
- publicdomain
- Source
- musescore.com
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