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Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 895 is a piece by Johann Sebastian Bach from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 6, an estimate.
- prelude and fugue
- Baroque
- playful
- stormy
- hand independence
- scales runs
Also known as Johann Sebastian Bach - Pr\"aludium und Fuge.
History
A sudden running figure gives the opening a restless energy. Let the quick notes lead toward a destination rather than rush past it. As the texture fills out, keep listening to the supporting lines.
Sources
How to practise it
- Group running notes into short gestures with relaxed fingers.
- Learn each musical line separately, then combine their different rhythms.
How hard is it
Level 6, estimated
The first native measure begins with running notes in P4 and later layers overlap; the47-measure file contains1291 encoded notes and31 ornaments. It needs fluent grouping, coordination and decorative control.
About this piece
- Licence
- publicdomain
- 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
