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A New Ground, ZT682 is a piece by Henry Purcell from the Baroque era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 5, an estimate.
- historic keyboard setting
- Baroque
- Key of E minor
- dreamy
- gentle
- hand independence
- ornaments
Also known as Henry Purcell - A New Ground; Here the deities approve; Purcell Z339/3 keyboard setting; a new ground in em.
History
A repeating foundation supports a tune that becomes increasingly decorated. Listen for the upper voice's quick notes and the steadier supporting line: their different jobs are what make the music feel calm rather than busy.
Sources
How to practise it
- Place each ornament inside the pulse without hurrying the following note.
- Practise the supporting line alone, then add the decorated tune softly.
How hard is it
Level 5, estimated
The opening has several independent encoded voices and short sixteenth-note figures; 32 ornament elements occur across the source. Coordinate decorations with the bass pulse instead of giving every small note equal weight.
About this piece
- Licence
- publicdomain
- Source
- musescore.com
