late beginner

Prelude BWV 999

Johann Sebastian Bach

What's this piece like?
Bach's Prelude in C minor is a wonderful piece for late-beginner/early-intermediate pianists, full of energy and character. Although originally written for the lute, this piece fits the piano very well exploring both percussive and melodic qualities of this amazing instrument. Both hands never play together, but the coordination to keep the notes moving evenly might be one of the biggest challenges here. Memorization is also tricky, because the harmony is very chromatic. All in all, a great challenge if you're ready for it!
Who's this piece for?
For beginners who are up for the challenge and want to wow their audience.
1-2 pages
Baroque
C minor

MOOD: Flashy and serious.

TECHNIQUE: Staccato, broken chords and alternating hands.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 6
Equivalent to ABRSM level 5
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1703

Saint Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great; it remained the Russian capital until 1918.

1705

George Frideric Handel's first opera, Almira, premiered in Hamburg, Germany.

1706

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

1707

Kingdom of Great Britain was formed.

1712

Prelude was composed by J.S. Bach at the age of 27 years old.

1717

Water Music was composed by G.F. Handel.

1720

J.S. Bach presented his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, a military commander at Brandenburg-Schwedt.

1723

A. Vivaldi composed The Four Seasons.

1727

Johann Sebastian Bach finished his St Matthew Passion.

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