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Air, French Suite No. 4, BWV 815 is an air by Johann Sebastian Bach from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- air
- Baroque
- Key of E-flat major
- joyful
- playful
- hand independence
- scales runs
Also known as French Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 815; J.S. Bach.
History
A descending upper run opens the piece, then the lower voice takes up short-note motion of its own. Longer values and small rests give the runs a destination. Keep the exchanges clear and unforced.
Sources
What to listen for
A descending opening
The upper line starts with B-flat and E-flat, then runs downward toward F and E-flat. Listen for the point where quick motion relaxes.
The lower voice catches up
The bass begins sparsely and later joins with a short-note descent. Hear the change from support into an active partner.
How to practise it
- Group the short-note figures into clear gestures rather than stressing every note.
- Practise the independent lines separately, then combine their different rhythmic roles.
How hard is it
Continuous sixteenths alternate with eighth-note bass figures and register changes, with later active motion in both voices. Coordination and fluency support an intermediate estimate.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Johann Sebastian Bach
- Prelude in C major, BWV 846Level 4, estimatedOpen to everyone
- Two-Part Invention No. 1 in C major, BWV 772Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
- Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971: III. PrestoLevel 9, estimatedWith Maestro
